POPIA Privacy Notice
1. Purpose of this Notice
This notice explains how Technicon SA collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process personal information such as:
A) Names, identity/passport numbers, and contact details.
B) Academic history and qualifications.
C) Financial and billing information.
D) Next-of-kin/emergency contact details.
E) Any other information required for lawful academic, administrative, and reporting purposes.
3. Why We Collect Your Information
Your information is used for:
A) Student registration, enrolment, and administration.
B) Maintaining academic and assessment records.
C) Communication regarding studies, examinations, and events.
D) Compliance with statutory and accreditation requirements.
E) Financial administration and invoicing.
F) Safety, security, and emergency purposes.
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We will not sell or disclose your personal information. It may, however, be shared with:
A) Government or statutory bodies (e.g., DHET, SAQA, SETAs, Umalusi) as legally required.
B) Accreditation and quality assurance bodies.
C) Service providers engaged to support institutional functions (e.g., IT, finance, student services), under confidentiality agreements.
5. Protection of Information
We implement reasonable organisational, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
6. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
A) Request access to your personal information.
B) Ask for correction or deletion of inaccurate, outdated, or unlawful information.
C) Object to certain processing activities.
D) Withdraw consent, subject to legal/contractual obligations.
E) Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (www.justice.gov.za/inforeg).
7. Contact Us
For queries about how your personal information is processed, please contact:
Information Officer: Mr . C Mabitsela
Technicon SA
Email: cuthbert.m@ techniconsa.org.za
Tel: (013)932 2358