Buying AI Software? POPIA Turns Your “Tool” Into a Legal Relationship
Buying AI software isn’t just a tech decision—it’s a legal relationship. If the tool processes customer or employee information, POPIA still keeps you accountable for security safeguards, breach response, and cross-border data transfers.



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