The Information Regulator has applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal against a recent High Court ruling that allowed the Department of Basic Education to publish matric results in newspapers using pupils’ examination numbers, arguing this approach may violate the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The appeal suspends the High Court order, meaning the enforcement and infringement notices issued to the department remain in effect pending the outcome. Tonight’s conversation with Basil Manuel of NAPTOSA will explore what this appeal could mean for learners, how to balance transparency and data privacy, and the practical challenges of disseminating exam results securely and fairly.
GUEST: Basil Manuel - NAPTOSA

<p>The Information Regulator has applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal against a recent High Court ruling that allowed the Department of Basic Education to publish matric results in newspapers using pupils&rsquo; examination numbers, arguing this approach may violate the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The appeal suspends the High Court order, meaning the enforcement and infringement notices issued to the department remain in effect pending the outcome. Tonight&rsquo;s conversation with Basil Manuel of NAPTOSA will explore what this appeal could mean for learners, how to balance transparency and data privacy, and the practical challenges of disseminating exam results securely and fairly.<br>GUEST: Basil Manuel - NAPTOSA</p>

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