RRLLB81 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (RESEARCH COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE October 2026 - The Processing of Personal Information by Religious Organisations under the Protection of Personal Information Act

RRLLB81 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (RESEARCH COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE October 2026 - The Processing of Personal Information by Religious Organisations under the Protection of Personal Information Act; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.8.1..2.7.8..3.3.7.2... The Processing of Personal Information by Religious Organisations under the Protection of Personal Information Act Background The St Peter's Anglican Parish in Polokwane serves a large congregation drawn from various communities across Limpopo Province. As part of its efforts to keep members informed about church activities, the parish maintains an interactive website administered by Sarah Mokoena, the parish secretary. Every week Sarah updates the website with information concerning parish members. These updates include announcements regarding members who are ill, members who have recently undergone medical treatment, couples preparing for marriage, the birth of children, birthday 60 celebrations, and other significant events affecting members of the congregation. The information is accessible to church members and, in some instances, to members of the public. Recently, Mr Thabiso Ndlovu, a member of the parish, complained that his medical condition was published on the website without his express consent. Other members have raised similar concerns regarding the publication of their personal information. The growing use of digital platforms by religious organisations has raised important questions concerning privacy, dignity, freedom of religion, and the protection of personal information. While religious institutions argue that such publications strengthen community relationships and provide support to members, concerns exist that these practices may infringe statutory and constitutional rights. Conduct research and critically investigate the application of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) to religious and community organisations. Cases Botha v Smuts 2025 (1) SA 581 (CC Munetsi v Madhuyu (16255/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 209 (6 August 2024) unreported Books De Stadler E and Esselaar P, A Guide to the Protection of Personal Information Act (Juta 2015) Legislation Constitution of South Africa, 1996 Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 Journal Articles Boonzaier L, ‘Privacy, Public Interest, and the Purposes of the Internet’ (2025) 142 SALJ 528 Mbonye V, Moodley M, and Nyika F, ‘Examining the applicability of the Protection of Personal Information Act in AI-driven environments’ (2024) 26 SAJIM 1