+27 171 080 005

Risk level: Low

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Low

Risk level

Spam

South Africa

Operator information

Country:: South Africa
Prefix:: +27
Type:: Other
Operator:: Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom, Rain

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Community comments

Anonymous

14 May 2026

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's primary data protection law, fully in effect since 1 July 2021, which mandates that public and private bodies handle personal data responsibly. It enforces eight conditions for lawful processing—including accountability, security safeguards, and data subject participation—to protect privacy and prevent data breaches.Key Aspects of POPIA:Purpose: The Act aims to protect individuals and organizations (data subjects) from harm by ensuring personal information is processed legally.Application: It applies to the processing of personal information, including collection, usage, storage, and destruction, both automated and manual.Information Regulator: This body monitors and enforces compliance, handling complaints regarding violations.Key Requirements: Organizations must appoint an Information Officer, implement a compliance framework, and notify the Regulator of breaches.Data Subject Rights: Individuals can object to processing, withdraw consent, and request access to their information.Direct Marketing: POPIA strictly regulates direct marketing via electronic communications (email, SMS, WhatsApp), requiring consent, often via Form 4.Important Dates:1 July 2020: The Act came into effect.30 June 2021: The one-year grace period for compliance ended.Failure to comply with POPIA can lead to severe penalties, including fines up to R10 million or imprisonment. For further information or to submit a complaint, visit the official Information Regulator website.

Signal summary for +27 171 080 005

+27 171 080 005 belongs to the 171 prefix and is classified as Spam. This page combines no approved reports and 1 public comment to explain the risk level.

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