+27 212 054 002

Risk level: Low

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Low

Risk level

Harassment

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

03 Nov 2025

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's data privacy law, which protects personal information by establishing conditions for its lawful processing. Enacted in 2013, it came into full force on July 1, 2021, with penalties for non-compliance including fines of up to R10 million or up to 10 years in prison. The act gives effect to the constitutional right to privacy by balancing it with other rights and establishes an Information Regulator to enforce its provisions. Key aspects of the POPIA act Purpose: To protect personal information by giving effect to the constitutional right to privacy, establish conditions for lawful processing, and provide individuals with rights and remedies regarding their data. Scope: It applies to the processing of personal information by both public and private bodies, whether the processing is done in South Africa or by an entity outside the country that uses equipment in South Africa. Processing: "Processing" includes the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and destruction of personal information. Enforcement: The act provides for the establishment of an Information Regulator, which is responsible for enforcing the Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act. Penalties: Consequences for non-compliance include substantial fines and/or imprisonment. Data Subject Rights: Individuals have rights regarding how their personal information is processed, including the right to have their information protected and to receive unsolicited electronic communications only with their consent. Cross-border transfers: Personal information can be transferred outside of South Africa, but only if the recipient country has adequate data protection laws, or if other safeguards like Binding Corporate Rules are in place. Information Officer: Organizations are required to appoint an Information Officer (similar to a Data Protection Officer) to ensure compliance with the act.

Signal summary for +27 212 054 002

+27 212 054 002 belongs to the 212 prefix and is classified as Harassment. This page combines no approved reports and 1 public comment to explain the risk level.

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