WhatsApp for Professional Services: The Proven Compliance Guide to What SA Firms Should Actually Know (2026 Guide)

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WhatsApp for professional services in South Africa — for legal firms, accountants, advisory practices, and consulting businesses — sits in an awkward middle ground. Clients prefer it, but professional ethics rules and POPIA compliance make most firms hesitant to use it. Most SA firms either ignore WhatsApp entirely or use it informally on personal phones, … Read more