{"id":1159,"date":"2025-11-07T11:42:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daisa.co.za\/?page_id=1159"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:48:18","slug":"popi-act-of-2013","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/daisa.co.za\/?page_id=1159","title":{"rendered":"POPI Act Of 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1159\" class=\"elementor elementor-1159\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d9f2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5d9f2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abdd2f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abdd2f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"516\"><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"516\">1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"819\">This Protection of <a href=\"https:\/\/popia.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Personal Information Act<\/strong><\/em> (POPIA)<\/a> Compliance Policy outlines how DAISA (Database for the Accommodation Industry in South Africa) collects, processes, stores, and protects personal information in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"816\"><a title=\"POPI Act of 2013\" href=\"https:\/\/popia.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(POPIA).<\/p><p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"952\">By using our website, services, or submitting personal information to DAISA, you consent to the practices described in this policy.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1012\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1012\">2. Purpose of Processing Personal Information<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1091\">DAISA collects and processes personal information for the following purposes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1470\"><li data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1188\"><p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1188\">To maintain the guest behavior database for the accommodation industry in South Africa.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1284\"><p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1284\">To verify guest behavior records and provide access to registered accommodation businesses.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1360\"><p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1360\">To communicate with members, respond to inquiries, and manage accounts.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1419\"><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1419\">To improve our website, services, and user experience.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1470\"><p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1470\">To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1518\"><strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1518\">3. Personal Information Collected<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1582\">DAISA may collect the following types of personal information:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1894\"><li data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1622\"><p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1622\">Full names, ID or passport numbers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1672\"><p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1672\">Contact details (email address, phone number)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1728\"><p data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1728\">Business or accommodation establishment information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1777\"><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1777\">Guest behavior data and verification records<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1894\"><p data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1894\">Payment and transaction details (processed securely through third-party payment portals such as PayFast or Stripe)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1949\"><strong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1949\">4. How Personal Information Is Collected<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1993\">Personal information is collected through:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2197\"><li data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2041\"><p data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2041\">Online forms completed by users or members<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2093\"><p data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2093\">Account registration and verification processes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2138\"><p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2138\">Email or direct communication with DAISA<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2197\"><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2197\">Payment transactions handled via secure payment gateways<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2242\"><strong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2242\">5. Lawful Basis for Processing<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2337\">DAISA processes personal information lawfully, based on one or more of the following grounds:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2605\"><li data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2381\"><p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2381\">The data subject has provided consent.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2443\"><p data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2443\">Processing is necessary to perform a service or contract.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2492\"><p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2492\">Processing is required by law or regulation.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2605\">Processing is in the legitimate interest of DAISA and the accommodation industry in South Africa, to maintain an accurate, trusted, and fair guest behavior database.<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2648\"><strong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2648\">6. Data Storage and Security<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2943\">DAISA is committed to keeping all personal information secure.<br data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2715\" \/>Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of information.<br data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2847\" \/>All data is stored on secure servers and protected using SSL encryption and firewall technology.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2992\"><strong data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2992\">7. Sharing of Personal Information<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3053\">Personal information will only be shared when necessary to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3260\"><li data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3122\"><p data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3122\">Verify guest behavior with registered accommodation businesses.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3173\"><p data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3173\">Comply with legal obligations or court orders.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3260\"><p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3260\">Facilitate payments through third-party portals such as PayFast or Stripe.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3332\"><em><strong>DAISA does not sell or rent personal information to any third parties.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><h2 data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3364\"><strong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3364\">8. Data Retention<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3589\">Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.<br data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3505\" \/>Once the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3630\"><strong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3630\">9. Your Rights Under POPIA<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3680\">In accordance with the <em><strong><a title=\"POPI Act of 2013\" href=\"https:\/\/popia.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POPI Act Of 2013<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, you have the right to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3941\"><li data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3744\"><p data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3744\">Request access to your personal information held by DAISA.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"3818\"><p data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3818\">Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3873\"><p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3873\">Withdraw consent for processing, where applicable.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3941\"><p data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3941\">Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"4135\"><strong data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3984\">Information Regulator of South Africa<\/strong><br data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3987\" \/>Website: <em><strong><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov.za\/inforeg\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4070\">https:\/\/www.justice.gov.za\/inforeg<\/a><\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4073\" \/>Email: <em><strong><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:inforeg@justice.gov.za\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4135\">inforeg@justice.gov.za<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><h2 data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4176\"><strong data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4176\">10. Updates to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4340\">DAISA reserves the right to update or amend this POPIA Compliance Policy at any time.<br data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4266\" \/>All changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"4347\" data-end=\"4378\"><strong data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4378\">11. Contact Information<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4442\">For any POPIA-related inquiries or requests, please contact:<\/p><p data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4609\"><strong data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4468\">Information Officer:<\/strong> Daniel Terblanche<br data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4497\" \/><strong data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4507\">Email: <em><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:admin@daisa.co.za\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4553\">admin@daisa.co.za<\/a><\/em><\/strong><br data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4556\" \/><strong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4569\">Location:<\/strong> Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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