POPIA Compliance
Zululand 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.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of zululandnews.co.za. While we do not require registration or collect personal information through forms, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for operational and security purposes.
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 where there is no legal obligation to retain it
- Right to object to the processing of your personal information
- Right to be informed about how your information is collected and used
How We Comply
We ensure compliance with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website functionality
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
- Not selling or sharing personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
- Regularly reviewing our data handling practices
Data We Process
Any personal information we process is limited to:
- IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
- Browser and device information
- Usage data via analytics (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
- Server logs for security and maintenance
This data is not linked to identifiable individuals unless voluntarily provided through contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest in ensuring website security, functionality, and improving user experience
- Legal obligation to maintain server logs for cybersecurity compliance
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us directly via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of your request. We will verify your identity before responding.
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
You will not be denied service, charged different prices, or receive 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 our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information under POPIA, please contact:
Elara Wentzel
University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7701, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforreg.gov.za.