POPIA Compliance
Africa Daily News is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law. This page explains how we comply with POPIA and outlines your rights as a data subject.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of Africa Daily News. While we do not require registration or collect personal information through forms, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for operational and security purposes. All such data is processed in compliance with POPIA.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the following rights under POPIA:
- Right to access your personal information held by us
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
- Right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing
- Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed
How We Comply
Africa Daily News complies with POPIA by:
- Limiting data collection to what is strictly necessary
- Ensuring data is stored securely and only for as long as required
- Not selling, renting, or sharing personal information with third parties for commercial purposes
- Using only lawful and transparent processing methods
- Reviewing our practices annually to maintain compliance
Data We Process
Under POPIA, the personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Device identifiers
- Browser and operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
This data is collected solely for site functionality, security, and analytical purposes. No sensitive personal information (e.g., race, health, religion) is collected or stored.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure, functional, and informative website, as permitted under Section 11 of POPIA. We do not rely on consent for this processing, as it is not required for the operation of an informational blog.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- A clear description of the request (e.g., access, correction, deletion)
- Any supporting details to help us locate your data (e.g., IP address or date of visit, if known)
We will respond to your request without undue delay and within the 30-day period required by POPIA.
Response Timeframes
We are legally required to respond to POPIA requests within 30 calendar days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay and the new timeframe.
No Discrimination Policy
Africa Daily News does not and will not discriminate against any individual for exercising their rights under POPIA. You will not be denied access to content, services, or features of our website for making a request.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information under POPIA, please contact:
Oscar Whitfield
63 Fairydene, 24 Ferry Road, Assagay, Hillcrest, 3610, Durban, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/.