Last updated: 1 September 2026
1. POPIA Compliance Statement
Shandu M Attorneys is committed to compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”). As a responsible party, we process personal information in a lawful, reasonable, and secure manner.
2. Information Officer
The Information Officer for Shandu M Attorneys is responsible for ensuring POPIA compliance. For any POPIA-related queries, please contact us at hello@shandumattorneys.co.za.
3. Lawful Processing
We process personal information only where:
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract;
- Processing complies with an obligation imposed by law;
- Processing protects a legitimate interest of the data subject;
- The data subject has consented to the processing;
- Processing is necessary for pursuing the legitimate interests of the responsible party or a third party.
4. Data Subject Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Be notified that your personal information is being collected;
- Be notified of the purpose for which your information is collected;
- Request access to your personal information;
- Request correction, deletion, or destruction of personal information;
- Object to the processing of personal information;
- Submit a complaint to the Information Regulator.
5. Security Safeguards
We have implemented appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent:
- Loss of, damage to, or unauthorised destruction of personal information; and
- Unlawful access to or processing of personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or professional conduct rules.
7. Cross-Border Transfers
We will only transfer personal information outside South Africa if the recipient country has adequate data protection laws or if the data subject consents to the transfer.
8. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your rights under POPIA, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.