POPIA Compliance
Russ Africa Daily is 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 POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While Russ Africa Daily does not maintain a user registration system or store personal data in a database, we may collect limited information automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies. This includes IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns for the purpose of improving site performance and content delivery.
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access – Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and to receive a copy.
- Right to correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to deletion – Request the deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary.
- Right to object – Object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
- Right to data portability – Request your information in a structured, commonly used format.
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website functionality.
- Using anonymized analytics tools to avoid identifying individuals.
- Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) are POPIA-compliant.
- Reviewing data handling practices regularly to ensure ongoing compliance.
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses (automatically logged for security and analytics)
- Browser and device information (to optimize site performance)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns)
- Cookie identifiers (for functional and analytical purposes)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other direct identifiers unless voluntarily provided through contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest – To ensure website security, improve user experience, and deliver relevant content.
- Legal obligation – To comply with POPIA and other applicable South African laws.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the nature of your request, and any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date of interaction). We will respond to your request without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
Under POPIA, we are required to respond to your request within 30 days. If we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide a lower 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 data practices. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly displayed.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this compliance page or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:
Elliot Wakefield
101 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001, South Africa
[email protected]
You may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/ if you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated.
