Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Compliance
At DPT Recruitment, we take the protection of personal information seriously and are committed to ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). POPIA is South Africa’s data protection legislation designed to safeguard individuals’ personal information and promote the responsible use of data by organizations.
Our Commitment to POPIA Compliance:
- Data Protection Policies: We have implemented robust data protection policies and procedures to safeguard the personal information we collect, process, and store.
- Lawful Processing: We ensure that all personal information is collected and processed lawfully, transparently, and for specified, legitimate purposes.
- Data Minimization: We collect and process only the personal information that is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Data Security: We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Data Subject Rights: We respect individuals’ rights regarding their personal information and provide mechanisms for them to access, rectify, or delete their data upon request.
- Data Transfers: We ensure that any transfer of personal information outside of South Africa complies with POPIA’s requirements for such transfers.
- Data Breach Response: In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to promptly assess and mitigate the impact of the breach and to notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals as required by law.
Your Rights Under POPIA:
As an individual, you have certain rights under POPIA, including the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Request the deletion of your personal information in certain situations.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about our POPIA compliance practices or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us using the information provided below.
Contact Information:
- Address: No. 7, 23rd Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria
- Telephone: 012-3461228
- Cell: 0825633499
- Email: devern@dptrecruitment.co.za
Thank you for trusting DPT Recruitment with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with POPIA and other applicable data protection laws.