POPI Act

Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013

Protection of Personal Information Act

Act No. 4 of 2013

Purpose of POPIA

The purpose of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") is to:

Constitutional Right to Privacy

Give effect to the constitutional right to privacy, by safeguarding personal information when processed by a responsible party, subject to justifiable limitations.

Regulation

Regulate the manner in which personal information may be processed, establishing minimum threshold requirements for lawful processing.

Rights & Remedies

Provide persons with rights and remedies to protect their personal information from unlawful processing.

DCB's Commitment to Confidentiality

DCB recognises:

That Section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy.

That the right to privacy includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information.

That the State must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights.

In order to regulate the processing of personal information:

DCB confirms that it adheres to and strives to remain compliant with the rules and regulations of confidentiality within all spheres of its regulatory environment including but not limited to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.

DCB is committed to the responsible use of sensitive consumer information and adheres to the principles and codes of good corporate governance.

DCB has put the necessary security measures and framework in place.