Last updated: 22 September 2026
1. Commitment to POPIA
Zolisa Soji Opinions is committed to processing personal information in a lawful, reasonable, and responsible manner, consistent with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.
2. Information Regulator
The Information Regulator is the independent body established under POPIA to monitor and enforce compliance with the Act. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
3. Lawful Processing
POPIA sets out conditions for lawful processing of personal information, including accountability, purpose specification, information quality, openness, security safeguards, and data subject participation. POPIA identifies eight lawful-processing conditions and minimum requirements for handling personal information. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
4. Personal Information We Process
We may process names, usernames, email addresses, contact messages, profile images, profile biographies, comments, login-related records, and technical site usage information needed for website operation and security.
5. Purpose of Processing
We process information to operate the website, manage user accounts, respond to contact requests, moderate and publish comments, maintain security, and support normal editorial and administrative functions.
6. Security Safeguards
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, unlawful disclosure, loss, or misuse.
7. Data Subject Rights
Data subjects have rights under POPIA, including rights relating to notification, lawful processing, and complaints to the Information Regulator where they believe personal information has been processed unlawfully. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
8. Complaints
If you believe your personal information has been handled improperly, you may contact us first. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa. The Regulator’s complaint process is available on its official website. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
9. Contact
For POPIA-related queries, contact zolisa@zolisasoji.co.za.