POPIA & PAIA compliance, cyber-security and policy support for South African SMEs
RUNNING A SOLO OR BOUTIQUE PRACTICE?
COULD A 'HARMLESS' ADMIN SHORTCUT BE EXPOSING YOUR FIRM TO CRIMINAL LIABILITY?
Whether you have a Virtual Assistant, full-time staff, or run the show yourself—one 'innocent' security shortcut can breach client trust, drain your accounts, and flag you for professional negligence. Don't let an invisible error cost you your license.
THE 'INNOCENT' WORKFLOW
THAT BECOMES A CRIME
You trust your team. You trust your process.
But hackers don't attack your 'trust'—they attack your habits.
The Scenario: You or your assistant connects to a public Wi-Fi network (coffee shop, airport, or hotel) to send an urgent client invoice.
The Breach: A hacker intercepts the session, swaps the banking details, and your client pays the thief.
The Consequence: Under the Companies Act and POPIA, you are the Responsible Party.
● Financial Ruin: You are personally liable for the lost funds.
● Criminal Risk: Negligence can lead to fines and imprisonment.
● License Loss: Regulatory bodies can investigate you for failing your fiduciary duty.
DEFENDING YOUR FIRM WITH 34 YEARS OF MILITARY & INTELLIGENCE EXPERIENCE
Meet Daphne Y. Damons.
Most consultants learned cybersecurity from a textbook. Daphne learned it on the frontline.
With over three decades in Military Intelligence and Security Governance, Daphne has spent her career protecting national interests and critical data from hostile threats. She is a published expert in The Journal of Information Warfare and a specialist in Counterintelligence.
Why this matters to you: Hackers are using military-grade tactics to attack small firms. You cannot fight them with 'standard' IT support. You need a strategic defense.
Daphne brings state-level protection strategies down to the boutique firm level—ensuring your practice is safe, compliant, and resilient."
SECURE YOUR LICENSE.
PROTECT YOUR PRACTICE.
We don't dump generic templates on you. We provide a surgical strike on your specific risks
STEP 1:
The Cyber-Liability Risk Review (30 Mins)
In a focused session with Daphne, we stress-test your specific setup—whether you are a Sole Prop with a VA or a Partnership with local staff
STEP 2:
The 'Micro-Firm Defense Kit' (Yours Free)
The 'Tailored' Micro-Firm Defense Kit (Yours Free) Based on her diagnosis, Daphne will compile a Custom Compliance Pack (Valued at R2,997) specifically for your business model—whether you fly solo or run a partnership.
If you have Staff or Freelancers: You get the 'Employee/Remote' NDA & Access Protocols.
If you have Partners: You get the 'Director Liability' Shielding Checklist.
If you rely on Insurance: You get the 'Claim-Ready' Evidence Audit.
If you hold Trust Money: You get the 'Fiduciary Incident' Response Plan.
Total Value: R4,000+
Your Cost: R0.00 (For a limited time)
Client Testimonials
Laurel Shield delivered exceptional clarity and practical guidance on data privacy. Their expertise helped our health organization strengthen patient trust, refine our compliance processes, and implement privacy practices that are both ethical and operationally sound.
Their training gave us a clear and actionable understanding of data privacy, enabling us to protect the people we serve with wisdom, integrity, and God‑honouring stewardship. Their approach is both professional and compassionate.
Laurel Shield provided exceptional insight into data privacy, helping us understand how to protect our community, our creative work, and our ministry operations with diligence and honour. Their guidance was practical, respectful, and aligned with our values.
Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SOLO-FIRM SECURITY
I’m a small one-man show. Do I really need to register?
Yes. Size does not matter. If you are a registered legal entity (Inc, Pty Ltd, or CC), you are legally required to register an Information Officer with the Regulator. If you haven't done this, you are already operating illegally—before a hacker even touches you.
Can't I just appoint my Office Manager to handle this?
You can delegate the paperwork, but you cannot delegate the jail time. Legally, the Owner/Director remains the "Head of the Body." You are personally responsible for compliance. If a breach happens, the Regulator calls you, not your assistant.
I have Cyber Insurance, so I'm covered.
Not if you are found "Negligent." 47% of claims are rejected. If you ticked "Yes" to having a PAIA Manual and security protocols, but you actually don't have them, the insurer can void your claim for "misrepresentation." We check this gap during your Review.
Do I really need a PAIA Manual? I don't have time for paperwork.
It is not optional. Every registered business must have a PAIA manual available. If you don't have one, you are low-hanging fruit for an audit. We can help you sort this out quickly so you can get back to work
I already follow strict client confidentiality rules. What will this Review tell me that I don't already know?"
The Reality: You are an expert in Legal privilege, but likely not in Digital signal intelligence. We don't check what you know; we check what you cannot see. Daphne identifies the technical leaks (like metadata exposure and insurance clause gaps) that standard training ignores. You walk away with a Tailored Defense Kit designed for your specific blind spots.
My IT support handles my security. Isn't that enough?
The Reality: Your IT guy handles software. We handle Liability. IT support fixes printers; they rarely understand Section 77 of the Companies Act, which makes Directors personally liable for negligence.
What exactly is in the 'Defense Kit' and how do I get it?
The Reality: This is not a generic download. It is a Custom R2,997 Compliance Bundle compiled by Daphne based on your specific risk profile. Whether you need an NDA for your Virtual Assistant or a Governance Framework for your Partners, Daphne prescribes the exact tool you need during the call.
Let’s talk about your data privacy posture
Share a few details about your organisation and we’ll come back to you with the next steps and an indicative quote for your POPIA journey.
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