POPIA Compliance
At Daily Herald Scope, we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (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 Daily Herald Scope does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may collect limited data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve site functionality and user experience. This page details how we handle such data under 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 no legal obligation requires its retention
- Right to object to the processing of your personal information
- Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed
How We Comply
Daily Herald Scope complies with POPIA by:
- Only collecting data necessary for site functionality and analytics
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Using cookies and analytics tools that anonymize or pseudonymize data where possible
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
- Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) comply with POPIA
Data We Process
Under POPIA, the personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for session and preference management)
This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), as it is necessary for the proper functioning of our website, improving user experience, and ensuring content relevance. We do not process sensitive personal information.
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
- A clear description of your request (access, correction, deletion, etc.)
- Any supporting information to help us locate your data (e.g., IP address or cookie ID if known)
We will respond to your request within 20 business days.
Response Timeframes
Under POPIA, we are required to respond to data subject requests within 20 business days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information under POPIA, please contact:
Daneel Redling
62 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.inforeg.org.za