POPIA Compliance

Daily Wacek 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. This page explains how POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights.

Scope and Applicability

Although Daily Wacek News does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may automatically collect limited personal data through standard website technologies such as cookies, web server logs, and analytics tools. This data may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour for the purpose of improving site functionality and user experience. All such processing complies with POPIA’s requirements for lawful, reasonable, and transparent data handling.

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, incomplete, or misleading personal information.
• Right to deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
• Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to data portability: Request your personal information in a structured, commonly used format, where technically feasible.

How We Comply

Daily Wacek News ensures POPIA compliance by:

• Only collecting personal information that is necessary for legitimate purposes.
• Implementing reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data.
• Not retaining personal information longer than necessary.
• Providing clear and accessible mechanisms for users to exercise their rights.

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device identifiers
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent)
• Cookie identifiers for analytics and functionality

This data is collected automatically and is not linked to any personally identifiable accounts.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), as it enables us to improve website performance, ensure security, and deliver relevant content. We do not process sensitive personal information, nor do we engage in automated decision-making.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:

1. Your full name
2. A clear description of the right you wish to exercise
3. Any supporting details (e.g., date of visit, IP address if known)

We will respond to your request within 20 business days.

Response Timeframes

Under POPIA, we are required to respond to requests within 20 business days. If we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

Daily Wacek News does not and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under POPIA. You will continue to have full access to all website content and services regardless of whether you make a data request.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information, please contact:

Talia Van Rensburg
44 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.inforegulator.org.za