POPIA Compliance and AI Patient Communication in South African Healthcare: The 2026 Guide

POPIA Compliance and AI Patient Communication in South African Healthcare: The 2026 Guide

Mohammed Ayob
Published on: 04/10/2026

Can South African healthcare practices use AI for WhatsApp patient communication under POPIA? Yes — and here's exactly how to do it correctly, including consent management, data minimisation, and opt-out requirements.

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