#5  Communicating with patients, sharing patient data and direct marketing

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One of POPIA’s key objectives it to limit information being shared inappropriately. Larry delves into the way in which POPIA
considers all areas of sharing patient data, communicating with existing customers and considers the dynamics around direct
marketing.
Season 1 / Episode 5 21 May 2021 English South Africa Education

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