Repurposing research data for commercial use: POPIA, a foil or a facilitator?

Bev Townsend; Amy Goosen; Marietjie Botes; Donrich  Thaldar

doi:10.17159/sajs.2023/15075

Repurposing research data for commercial use: POPIA, a foil or a facilitator?

Bev Townsend, Amy Goosen, Marietjie Botes, Donrich Thaldar

Law

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Abstract

Significance:
For considerations of public policy, research in South Africa is not (merely) a purpose in itself, but a fundamental contributor to the South African economy. Because research data – which may consist of personal information – often has commercial value, it is important that we consider legal pathways for repurposing research data for commercial use. The POPIA draft Code of Conduct for Research should provide guidance in this regard.

Original language	English
Article number	5075
Pages (from-to)	1-5
Number of pages	5
Journal	South African Journal of Science
Volume	119
Issue number	7/8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2023/15075
Publication status	Published - 8 Aug 2023

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Keywords

research, commercialisation, repurposing, POPIA, Draft Code of Conduct for Research

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