The POPI Act (POPIA) is YOUR Problem...

The Protection of Personal Information Act. AKA the POPI Act, or POPIA, goes live on 1 July 2021.

It applies to everybody who holds data on other people.  Do you have an email list on your laptop?  A list of phone numbers on your phone?  Then it applies to YOU.

Say your laptop is stolen. Say you lose your cell phone. If you did not take "adequate" measures to protect that personal information, you can be liable for R10 million in fines or 10 years in jail.

If your laptop is missing, or if your cell phone is lost, how will you prove you took "adequate" measures? Nice Catch-22.

Here's a free course that tells you what the law says –in plain English.
It's as long as a typical evening seminar, but online.

Go here for more information and to sign up: Free Online POPI Act Training.

Did we mention that there's no charge for it?

Odd Jobs

Is "corrupt deployed ANC cadres" a tautology?

New on the Block, Movers and Shakers  Back to top

• Ethnic Tangles moved from Wendywood Shopping Centre to operating door-to-door – Hair and Nail Salon: braiding, razor cut, Rihanna styles. Relaxers: Ladine, organic, proactive. Hair cut: all styles. Nails: manicure, pedicure, gel, acrylics.
• Grayston Wine & Spirit Emporium has become Tabooz, Shop 05, Ground in Grayston Shopping Centre – Bottle store: Selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Entrance in the passage.
• 4aPet near Wendywood Shopping Centre – 45 St Sebastian Drive, Wendywood Ext 4 Sandton. Natural Pet Remedies, Pet Toys, Pet Food, Pet Grooming products, pet shampoo, pet skin health, pet teeth care.
• 4aShopOnline near Wendywood Shopping Centre – 45 St Sebastian Drive, Wendywood Ext 4 Sandton. Men's skincare and haircare products. Women's fashion clothing, shoes, accessories. Necklaces, Earrings, Bangles, Pendants, Watches, Rings, Anklets, Chains.
• Frankie's Plumbing Supplies, Cnr 12th Ave and Autumn Road in Rivonia North Shops.
• CaRRol BoYeS, Shop U08, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Dining & Entertaining, Flatware & Cutlery, Home Décor, Office, Bar, Accessories, Gift Ideas, chocolates.
• Paul's Homemade Ice-Cream, Shop U20, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Ice-Cream bar.
• The Finishline Store, Shop U21A, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Run on Clouds running shoes. On Performance footwear & Compressport.
• Le Creuset, Shop U32, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Cookware: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Toughened Non-Stick, Ovenware, Stoneware, Accessories, Kettles, Botanique gift sets, Mills & Grinders.
• Cartridge Depot, Shop L06A, Lower Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Suppliers of refills, re-manufactured and new printer cartridges. "The colourful solution".
• Xtreme Nutrition, Shop 09, Ground in Grayston Shopping Centre – Sports supplements and other stuff to mess with your body, at remarkable prices.

Don't Get Caught in a Vehicle Purchase Scam

In these scams criminals place online adverts for fake vehicles, at discounted prices to attract buyers. These advertisements usually include photos matching the description of the vehicle and contact information of the seller.

Once contact is established, the fraudster sends the prospective buyer additional photos along with an explanation for the discounted price. These stories typically pull on the heart strings and pressure the buyer into making an urgent part or full payment to secure the vehicle.

Once payment has been made, the scammer disappears and the money is lost.

Information courtesy of Standard Bank.

Funny Language, English...

"I remember names and faces, but to whom do they belong?" –A mondegreen (mishearing) by Rick, from the song "Windmills of Your Mind".

Checked Out  Back to top

• Ian Burgess-Simpson Piano Showroom in Rivonia North Shops – New and used acoustic and digital pianos. Rebuilding, servicing, long term and event hire, transport and tuning. Was Cnr 12th Ave and Autumn Road. Cape Town branch still open.
• Naartjie, Shop U07 in Morningside Shopping Centre – Babies' and fun kids' clothing, hats and shoes for birth to 10 years old. Was Upper Level.
• Havenley Beauty, Shop U08 in Morningside Shopping Centre – Beauty Salon. Was Upper Level.
• Kitsch + Kool, Shop U32 in Morningside Shopping Centre – Ladies Clothing, Mens Clothing, Gifts. T-shirts, buff masks, onesies, earrings. Free delivery anywhere in South Africa on orders over R500. Free Returns.
• Physio On-Site, Shop U20b in Morningside Shopping Centre – Physiotherapy, was Upper Level.
• Chrome Supplements & Accessories, Shop 09 in Grayston Shopping Centre – Sports supplements and similar stuff, at remarkable prices.
• @Home in Grayston Shopping Centre – Homeware, tableware, crockery and cutlery, small appliances, linen, towels, candles.

Thought for the Week:

I think this is an important thing, is that it takes a long time to figure out what you're good for. Part of where I'm at right now and where I got eventually, was really trying to spend time on doing things that only I can do. Even when I can do something well but someone else could do it, I would try and let that go. That's a discipline that I'm still working on, which is not just things that I'm good at, but things that only I'm good at. That was something I was sort of trying to start early on, which is like, "You know, a lot of other people can do this, and they're happy doing it. So I want to go somewhere where it requires more of me to do, and then I'll be happier and they'll be happier." —Kevin Kelly, originator of "1000 True Fans" on the Tim Ferriss Show, Episode 25.

This Free Webinar will Orientate you for POPI

"We're running out of time regarding POPI.

I'd value you sharing this free training invitation with any small-business owners you know.

From June 30 we must report ourselves when we lose a laptop or a phone, or we get hit by ransomware. (Or any of a bunch of other mistakes.)

After June 30, we face fines and the threat of jail.

Even a tiny fine during this crazy COVID time will drop each of us into business closure.

Join me on Wednesday for an hour to look at three simple secrets which make POPI simple for small business owners. You'll also get a list of all the training available in SA. (It's not a long list.)

Click here to join me online at 8 pm Wednesday to get small business answers to POPI.

I speak simple English. Invest an hour in getting an English explanation of POPI and how easy it is for small business owners to stay safe.

Warm regards

Overheard Near the Checkout

"Sandton is lit!"
"Oh good, the streetlights are working again"
"It must be an election year."