MQA NEWSLETTER

THE MQA DEVELOPS POPIA DISCLAIMER POPIA refers to the Protection of Personal Information Act no.4 of 2013, which seeks to regulate the processing of personal information. It applies to anyone keeping records relating to the personal information of an individual and/or organisation. Compliance demands identifying personal information and taking reasonable measures to protect the data. As an organisation, we need to obtain stakeholders’ consent to be included on the MQA database. To remain an MQA stakeholder, it is understood that you have consented to being in the MQA database and your information is noticeable only to persons in the MQA database and may not be shared. The MQA has registered the Information Officer and the Deputy Information Officer with the Information Regulator as required in terms of section 55 (2) of POPIA. The MQA has developed an Implementation Plan to: » » Develop a compliance framework » » Conduct an impact assessment on MQA stakeholders personal information in order to ensure adequate measures are adopted » » Develop manual and adequate systems to process requests for information or access to information » » Create internal awareness in terms of training The MQA POPIA disclaimer has been developed and approved.

THE MQA CELEBRATES WOMEN! Imagining a world without women paints a picture of an unhealthy, dark and unpleasant environment. Women play a momentous role in life, be it as mothers, wives, partners, sisters, daughters, colleagues or friends. With breathtaking ease, women manage both the home and work life and never complain. They have not only enriched life with their presence but they have also taken a lead in the path that leads to a better future. As the MQA family, we take this opportunity to appreciate all women and their worth during Women’s month and beyond. Your contribution is noted and greatly appreciated. The MQA convened an event on 31 August 2021, to honour and wish all women a blessed, joyful, bright, healthy and love filled Women’s month. “Mosadi ke lebone la sechaba’’

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