FREE LIVE WEBINAR
The New POPIA Gate
Code of Conduct is Coming
Hosted by ATG Digital in partnership with Civitas
Led by Legal Expert Carine Marais | Technology Privacy Governance Architect | Regulatory Compliance Strategist | Balancing Privacy and other Fundamental Rights | Consulting Head of Legal @ Vumacam | CIPM/E | CIPP/E | Founder of Civitas SRA
The Draft Code Has Been Published
Register to Attend
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of gated access compliance in South Africa.
On 30 April 2026, the Information Regulator published the draft Code of Conduct on the Processing of Personal Information at Gated Accesses in South Africa for public comment.
We understand this has prompted questions - and in some cases, real concern - around what the proposed Code may mean for estates, office parks, commercial sites, security operations and access control environments.
Our position is clear:
“This is a regulatory process - not a compliance crisis.”
The Code has not been adopted
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It is not yet enforceable
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No changes needed right now
What is important right now is informed, practical and structured engagement with the Information Regulator before the public comment deadline on 14 May 2026.
That is exactly what ATG Digital is facilitating on behalf of our clients and industry partners.
Now the Industry Needs to Respond Properly
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Time: 11:00 - 12:30 SAST
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Location: Online
Carine Marais
Legal Expert
Webinar Agenda
11:00 - 12:00
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Draft Code of Conduct Overview
What the draft code says
Consent vs legitimate interest
Practical industry concerns & implementation realities
Who it applies to
Data retention & deletion
Key areas where industry feedback is still needed
Visitor management & access control implications
Responsibilities of HOAs, estates & security providers
Biometrics, CCTV & LPR under POPIA
Security safeguards & breach obligations
12:00 - 12:30
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Live Q&A Session & Industry Discussion
Open discussion & audience questions
Why ATG Digital is Taking the Lead
ATG Digital has completed a detailed operational and legal review of the draft Code together with specialist legal counsel in data protection and surveillance technology.
The proposed Code reflects a genuine effort to regulate access control environments under POPIA. However, there are several areas that require further clarity and practical industry input before the framework can operate effectively across real-world environments.
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Because the people managing estates, business parks, logistics sites, critical infrastructure and access-controlled environments every day are best positioned to provide meaningful operational insight into how these environments actually function.
This working session is therefore designed to:
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​unpack the proposed Code in practical terms
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discuss operational considerations across different environments
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answer industry questions, and help consolidate informed, constructive feedback before the submission deadline.
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- not fragmented, disconnected submissions.
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The Code Isn’t Final Yet
That’s Why the Conversation Matters Now
ATG Digital supports clear, practical and proportionate regulation.
We remain committed to engaging constructively with the Information Regulator and helping our clients navigate this process responsibly, calmly and practically.
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Join us.​
Understand what’s coming.
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Help shape what comes next.