Introduction
SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy of Personal Information (POPI) Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information in compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Scope
This policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, stored, and used by SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd, including information collected through our website, mobile applications, and other channels.
Definitions
Personal Information: Any information that can be used to identify an individual, including but not limited to name, contact information, identification numbers, and online identifiers.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal information, including collection, recording, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, and deletion.
Principles of POPI Compliance
SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd adheres to the following principles when processing personal information:
Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: Personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, with the knowledge and consent of the data subject.
Purpose Limitation: Personal information is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
Data Minimization: Only the minimum amount of personal information necessary for the intended purpose is collected and processed.
Accuracy: Personal information is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the purposes for which it is processed.
Storage Limitation: Personal information is kept in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was processed.
Integrity and Confidentiality: Personal information is processed in a manner that ensures its security, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
Accountability: SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd is accountable for complying with POPI principles and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to demonstrate compliance.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect personal information only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes, and we do not process it in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.
Personal information is collected directly from data subjects whenever possible, and we inform individuals about the purposes of data collection and obtain their consent where required.
We may use personal information to provide products or services, communicate with customers, fulfil legal obligations, and improve our business operations.
Data Subject Rights
Data subjects have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information held by SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd.
Data subjects may also have the right to object to or restrict the processing of their personal information, subject to legal requirements.
Requests to exercise data subject rights should be submitted to Mr. Gideon Skosana, Operations Director.
Security Measures
SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information, including measures to protect against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd will promptly notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with legal requirements.
Compliance Monitoring and Review
SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd regularly monitors compliance with this POPI policy and reviews its data processing activities to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Policy Updates
This POPI policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, business practices, or technological advancements. Any updates will be communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this POPI policy or SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd.’s data protection practices, please contact Mr. Gideon Skosana, Operations Director.
Implementation
This POPI policy is effective as of 01 April 2024 and applies to all personal information processed by SKOSI GPS HOLDINGS (Pty)Ltd from that date forward.
