POPIA

on May 4, 2024 - by Janine Ferriera - 0

POPIA Compliance

South Africa Buzz News is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). This page explains how POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.

Scope and Applicability

POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While South Africa Buzz News does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may collect limited data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve site functionality and user experience. This data is processed solely for legitimate operational purposes and in compliance with POPIA.

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access your personal information held by us
Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing
Right to be informed about how and why your data is collected

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

Collecting only necessary data for website functionality
Using anonymized analytics tools where possible
Not storing personal information in identifiable formats
Implementing reasonable security measures to protect data
Providing clear transparency about data collection practices

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Cookie identifiers (for session management only)

This data is not linked to names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on:

Legitimate interest – to ensure the website functions properly and delivers relevant content
Consent – where cookies require prior consent under applicable regulations

We do not process sensitive personal information as defined by POPIA.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us at the email address below with the subject line: “POPIA Request”. Include:

Your full name
Your contact details
A clear description of your request (access, correction, deletion, etc.)

We will verify your identity before processing your request.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.