CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025

, CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025

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.
- What are the exceptions in obtaining information of children
in terms of the POPI? Explain your answer.

Question 1: Exceptions in Obtaining Information
of Children under the POPI Act (10 Marks)
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
provides strict regulations on processing personal
information, particularly concerning children.
Section 35 of POPIA explicitly states that the
processing of personal information of a child is
prohibited unless specific conditions are met. The
Act defines a "child" as any natural person under the
age of 18 years who is not legally competent to act
without the consent of a guardian.