RRLLB81
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026
Unique number:
Due date: September 2026
THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY RELIGIOUS
ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION ACT
by
[FULL NAMES AND SURNAME OF STUDENT]
[STUDENT NUMBER]
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
,THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY RELIGIOUS
ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION ACT
by
[FULL NAMES AND SURNAME OF STUDENT]
[STUDENT NUMBER]
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
in the
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUPERVISOR: PROF MM MONYAKANE
RRLLB81 ASSESSMENT 2 / FINAL PORTFOLIO
DUE DATE: ____________________
,ACADEMIC HONESTY DECLARATION
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of Unisa’s policies
in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used
someone else’s work, I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of
referencing. Every contribution to, and quotation in, this assignment from the
work or works of other people has been referenced according to the prescribed
style.
3. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as his or her own work.
4. I did not make use of another student’s work and submit it as my own.
5. I declare that I am aware of and accept the requirement that my work must be
submitted successfully through Turnitin for it to qualify to be marked. I accept that
a mark of 0% may be awarded if there is no Turnitin report for my submission.
FULL NAMES: …………………………………………………….………………….
STUDENT NUMBER: …………………………………………….………………….
MODULE CODE: RRLLB81
DATE: …………………………………………………………….…………….
TOPIC SELECTED: The Processing of Personal Information by Religious
Organisations under the Protection of Personal Information Act
MARK RECEIVED FOR ASSESSMENT 1: …..%
MARK RECEIVED FOR ASSESSMENT 2: …..%
, ABSTRACT
This research examines how the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
applies to religious and community organisations that collect and publish information
about members. The discussion uses the St Peter's Anglican Parish scenario, where
medical details and other personal information are placed on a church website. It
considers the constitutional rights to privacy, dignity and freedom of religion together
with POPIA's lawful processing rules. Particular attention is given to health
information, religious information, consent, purpose limitation, security and digital
disclosure. Recent case law on informational privacy and online republication is also
considered. The research finds that religious organisations are not exempt from
POPIA because their work serves a spiritual or community purpose. Publishing
sensitive health information without a valid legal basis is likely to be unlawful,
especially where the information becomes accessible to the public. The study
recommends consent based and less intrusive communication practices.
KEYWORDS
POPIA; religious organisations; privacy; health information; consent; digital
publication
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026
Unique number:
Due date: September 2026
THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY RELIGIOUS
ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION ACT
by
[FULL NAMES AND SURNAME OF STUDENT]
[STUDENT NUMBER]
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
,THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION BY RELIGIOUS
ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION ACT
by
[FULL NAMES AND SURNAME OF STUDENT]
[STUDENT NUMBER]
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF LAWS
in the
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL AND PROCEDURAL LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
SUPERVISOR: PROF MM MONYAKANE
RRLLB81 ASSESSMENT 2 / FINAL PORTFOLIO
DUE DATE: ____________________
,ACADEMIC HONESTY DECLARATION
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of Unisa’s policies
in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used
someone else’s work, I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of
referencing. Every contribution to, and quotation in, this assignment from the
work or works of other people has been referenced according to the prescribed
style.
3. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as his or her own work.
4. I did not make use of another student’s work and submit it as my own.
5. I declare that I am aware of and accept the requirement that my work must be
submitted successfully through Turnitin for it to qualify to be marked. I accept that
a mark of 0% may be awarded if there is no Turnitin report for my submission.
FULL NAMES: …………………………………………………….………………….
STUDENT NUMBER: …………………………………………….………………….
MODULE CODE: RRLLB81
DATE: …………………………………………………………….…………….
TOPIC SELECTED: The Processing of Personal Information by Religious
Organisations under the Protection of Personal Information Act
MARK RECEIVED FOR ASSESSMENT 1: …..%
MARK RECEIVED FOR ASSESSMENT 2: …..%
, ABSTRACT
This research examines how the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
applies to religious and community organisations that collect and publish information
about members. The discussion uses the St Peter's Anglican Parish scenario, where
medical details and other personal information are placed on a church website. It
considers the constitutional rights to privacy, dignity and freedom of religion together
with POPIA's lawful processing rules. Particular attention is given to health
information, religious information, consent, purpose limitation, security and digital
disclosure. Recent case law on informational privacy and online republication is also
considered. The research finds that religious organisations are not exempt from
POPIA because their work serves a spiritual or community purpose. Publishing
sensitive health information without a valid legal basis is likely to be unlawful,
especially where the information becomes accessible to the public. The study
recommends consent based and less intrusive communication practices.
KEYWORDS
POPIA; religious organisations; privacy; health information; consent; digital
publication
