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The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) defines direct marketing as approaching a data subject (which could be either an organisation or an individual) in person, per electronic communication or by mail, for the purpose of promoting or advertising goods or services to the data subject or asking them to donate.

What is Personal Protection Equipment? Seatbelts while driving, aprons while cooking, athletic shoes while running, and Covid-19 face masks etc. When we think of industry-related PPE for construction, restaurants or hospitals, we will definitely be able to identify the required PPE prescribed by legislation.

An employer has a duty to provide a workplace safe from any unfair discrimination; therefore, companies will not be absolved from their responsibilities in respect of sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees should they fail to take reasonable steps to eliminate sexual harassment.

Direct Marketing is defined in POPIA as marketing aimed at an individual with the direct or indirect purpose of selling goods or services or to solicit a donation of some sort from the data subject. 

The BEE Act aims to achieve more equitable participation of Black South Africans in all aspects of business and the economy. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE) has commercial benefits for many companies with the added advantage of contributing to the economic growth in South Africa.

Skills development has become a strategic priority for enterprises wishing to attain or retain an acceptable B-BBEE level and also meet the requirements of the Skills Development Act.