POPIA Compliance

At RSA Daily News Hub, we are 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

POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While RSA Daily News Hub does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for website functionality and security purposes. This activity falls within the scope of POPIA and is governed by its principles.

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 information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information where there is no legal basis to retain it
• Right to object to processing of your information for direct marketing or other purposes
• Right to be informed about how your information is collected and used

How We Comply

We ensure POPIA compliance by:

• Collecting only minimal data necessary for website operation and security
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Using secure, encrypted analytics tools that anonymize data where possible
• Implementing technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access
• Reviewing data processing practices regularly to ensure alignment with POPIA principles

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral sources

This data is collected automatically and is not linked to your identity unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on:

• Legitimate interest — to ensure website security, improve user experience, and analyze traffic patterns
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent — where applicable, such as when you submit information via a contact form

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the nature of your request, and any relevant details. We will respond to your request without undue delay.

Response Timeframes

We will acknowledge your request within 5 business days and aim to fully respond within 20 business days, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you with reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in POPIA or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our Information Officer:

Cecily Moorhouse
Information Officer
RSADaily News Hub
District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St, The Fringe, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
[email protected]