Let’s Talk Innovation: How Whatsapp's New Policy Will Affect SA And What The POPI Act Say

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Last January, the announcement that WhatsApp will be getting new rules – and forcing users to agree to them by the 8th of February 2021 – prompted fear among the people who rely on the messaging app for personal and business reasons.
Guest: Maeson Maherry,CEO And Co-Founder Lawtrust
11 May 2021 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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