Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act, POPIA)

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was introduced in 2013 to protect personal information and the right to privacy in South Africa. The act mandates organizations operating within South Africa to manage personal information responsibly, from collection to processing to sharing.

Compliance with POPIA revolves around adherence to its foundational principles, which include:

• Accountability: Organizations must take responsibility for personal information in their possession, ensuring compliance with POPIA standards throughout its lifecycle.
• Processing Limitation: The collection and use of personal information must be lawful and minimal, aligning strictly with its intended purpose.
• Purpose Specification: The reasons for processing personal information must be clear, legitimate, and defined at the time of collection.
• Further Processing Limitation: Any additional processing must align with the original purpose, maintaining consistency in data handling.
• Information Quality: Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of personal information is paramount, keeping it up-to-date and relevant.
• Openness: Transparency is key; individuals must be informed when their data is collected, including the purpose and usage of such information.
• Security Safeguards: Robust security measures are essential to prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, or loss of personal information.
• Data Subject Participation: Individuals have the right to access their data, request corrections, or have their information deleted.

POPIA Compliance Significance

For Dataddo, POPIA compliance isn't just about legal adherence; it's about establishing trust with users, ensuring their personal information is respected and protected. This commitment not only aligns with our core values but also reinforces our dedication to global data protection standards.

Dataddo's Commitment to POPIA Compliance

At Dataddo, compliance with POPIA is integral to our operations, ensuring that personal information is handled with the utmost care:

• Ensuring Accountability: We maintain rigorous data management practices, ensuring that personal information is processed in line with POPIA's requirements.
• Respecting Privacy: We limit the processing of personal information to the necessary scope, ensuring its use is justified and transparent.
• Securing Data: Implementing advanced security protocols, we safeguard personal information against unauthorized access or loss.
• Empowering Individuals: Dataddo respects individuals' rights to access and control their personal information, fostering trust and transparency.

Through our commitment to POPIA, Dataddo demonstrates our dedication to data privacy and protection, aligning our practices with South Africa's legal framework. This commitment ensures that we not only comply with legal standards but also uphold our promise to protect and respect personal information across all our operations.