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2 March 2026SureDox22 min readMedical De-identification

How SureDox De-identifies Medical Documents A POPIA-Grounded Methodology

Medical documents present the most complex challenge in document redaction. This methodology explains exactly how SureDox determines what to redact on medical documents and why, grounded in South African law and informed by international best practice.

25 February 2026SureDox19 min readCompliance Framework

SureDox PII Determination Framework

A repeatable, legally grounded framework for determining what constitutes Personal Information (PI) on each document type SureDox processes. Serves as the authoritative reference for POPIA-compliant redaction.

22 February 2026SureDox14 min readPOPIA Compliance

Three POPIA Enforcement Notices Every South African Business Should Study

The Information Regulator is no longer just issuing warnings. Here's what happened to a global tech giant, a national pharmacy chain, and a small training company — and what it means for your organisation.

5 February 2026SureDox Team12 min readCompliance

Why You Should Redact Documents Instead of Destroying Them

POPIA says you can destroy records or de-identify them. One option eliminates everything — the other preserves institutional knowledge while removing the compliance risk. Here's why redaction wins.

3 February 2026SureDox Team9 min readSecurity

Where Does Your Data Go? A Complete Guide to How SureDox Protects Your Documents

A transparent, step-by-step explanation of how SureDox handles your documents — from upload to redaction — and why your data is never used to train AI models.

1 February 2026SureDox Team9 min readCompliance

Your Documents Are Full of Personal Information. Here's How to Share Them Safely.

A practical guide to POPIA-compliant document redaction for South African businesses — what counts as personal information, why redaction beats deletion, and how to share documents safely.