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CML1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 Due 10
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Communication Law (CML1501)
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University Of South Africa
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Communication Law
Communication Law - CML1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2025 - Due 10
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Solutions. Assignment 2 EACH QUESTION THATCARRIES (10 MARKS) (IT
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Question 1 (10 marks) The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI)
governs the processing of personal data entered into a record by or on
behalf of a responsible party using automated or non-automated methods.-
Whatarethe exceptions in obtaining information of children in terms of the
POPI? Explain your answer.
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act), the processing of a child's
personal information is generally prohibited. This is because children are considered a vulnerable
data subject and are afforded special protection. However, there are specific, limited exceptions
where a responsible party may process a child's information.
Exceptions to Obtaining Information of Children
The POPI Act, in Section 35, provides the following exceptions to the general prohibition on
processing a child's personal information:
1. Consent of a Competent Person: The primary exception is when the processing is done
with the prior consent of a competent person. A competent person is typically a parent
or legal guardian who is legally competent to consent on the child's behalf.
2. Legal Rights and Obligations: Processing is allowed if it's necessary for the
establishment, exercise, or defense of a right or obligation in law. For example, a
school may need to process a child's personal information to comply with legal
requirements related to attendance or to exercise its rights under a contract.
3. International Public Law: The processing is necessary to comply with an obligation of
international public law. This exception would apply in very specific circumstances,
such as fulfilling an international treaty or convention.