27/05/2026
Many employers still donβt fully understand who legally owns employee medical records, who may access them, or how they must be stored under POPIA.
The risk is bigger than non-compliance. Mishandled medical information can expose organisations to legal, operational, and reputational consequences.
Workforce Healthcare unpacks the gaps many businesses are overlooking.
Understand where your organisation may already be exposed: https://workforcehealthcare.co.za/sa-employers-handling-of-employee-medical-records-is-criminal/