POPI Act Policy Implementation/Data shared via unsecure channels
Overview
Emails with personal data unencrypted
Possible Causes
This issue commonly occurs under the User Management category, specifically related to POPI Act Policy Implementation.
Step-by-Step Fix
Enforce secure email policies (Outlook encryption)
Escalation Note
If the issue persists after following these steps, escalate to the 2nd Line Support or ICT Systems Administrator as per the ECDoE ICT Helpdesk SOP.
Related Policy Reference
Refer to the ECDoE ICT Support Services SOP (2024–2029) – Section on Incident Management and Troubleshooting.