+27 212 053 475

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

22 Jan 2026

The POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013) is South Africa's data protection law, giving effect to the constitutional right to privacy by regulating how public and private bodies process personal information, balancing privacy with information access and flow, and establishing conditions for lawful data processing, including consent, rights for data subjects, and penalties for non-compliance. Fully enforced since July 1, 2021, it requires organizations to handle data responsibly, similar to the EU's GDPR, with fines and potential jail time for breaches. Key Aspects of the POPI Act: Purpose: To safeguard personal information, ensure accountability, and give effect to the constitutional right to privacy in South Africa. Scope: Applies to all organizations (responsible parties) processing personal information, whether located in or outside SA, but using equipment within the country. What's Protected: Names, addresses, health data, online identifiers (IPs, emails, cookies), race, gender, etc.. Processing: Includes collecting, recording, organizing, retrieving, using, disseminating, distributing, or making personal information available. Conditions for Lawful Processing: Sets minimum requirements, often requiring explicit, informed consent, though other lawful bases exist. Data Subject Rights: Grants individuals rights to know about the processing of their data, request corrections, and object to processing. Enforcement: An Information Regulator oversees compliance, with penalties including hefty fines (up to R10 million) and imprisonment. Commencement: Came into full effect on July 1, 2020, with a compliance deadline of July 1, 2021. POPI vs. PAIA: POPI Act: Protects personal information by setting conditions for processing. PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act): Grants the public the right to access information held by public and private bodies, complementing POPI.

Signal summary for +27 212 053 475

+27 212 053 475 belongs to the 212 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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