1.PAIA AND POPIA MANUAL
Prepared in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) No. 2 of 2000 and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No. 4 of 2013.
1. COMPANY INFORMATION
Name of Business: SecAuto (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2025/352038/07
Physical Address: 1 Isabella Street, Velddrif, 7380
Email Address: johan@secauto.co.za
Website: https://www.secauto.co.za
Information Officer: J de Wit
2. INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
The purpose of this document is to outline the procedures and framework under which SecAuto (Pty) Ltd manages access to information and protects personal data in compliance with South African law.
3. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
SecAuto (Pty) Ltd conducts its business in accordance with South African legislation, including but not limited to:
– The Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008
– The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, No. 25 of 2002
– The Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008
– The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000 (PAIA)
– The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
4. PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual assists persons who wish to access information held by SecAuto (Pty) Ltd in terms of PAIA. It also explains how the company collects, processes, and protects personal information in compliance with POPIA.
5. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS HELD
The company holds records in the following categories:
– Company incorporation and governance documents
– Financial and accounting records
– Employee records
– Client and supplier information
– Product and service information
– Marketing and website analytics data
– Correspondence (electronic and written)
6. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION
SecAuto (Pty) Ltd processes personal information for the following purposes:
– To provide products and services to clients
– To process payments and manage transactions
– To deliver orders and communicate order updates
– To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
– For marketing and communication (only with consent)
– To improve website functionality and user experience
7. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Requests for access to information must be made in writing to the Information Officer via email at johan@secauto.co.za.
All requests must include:
– The full name, address, and contact details of the requester
– A clear description of the record requested
– The reason for requesting access
– Proof of identity (if applicable)
A prescribed request fee may apply in accordance with the PAIA regulations.
8. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
In accordance with POPIA, all data subjects have the right to:
– Request access to their personal information
– Request correction or deletion of their personal data
– Withdraw consent for processing
– Object to the processing of their personal data
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/)
9. INFORMATION SECURITY MEASURES
SecAuto (Pty) Ltd implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
10. CONTACT DETAILS
Information Officer: J de Wit
Company: SecAuto (Pty) Ltd
Email: johan@secauto.co.za
Physical Address: 1 Isabella Street, Velddrif, 7380