POPIA Compliance Notice

What This Means for You:

• We only collect the personal information we need to deliver our services.
• Your data is processed with your knowledge and consent.
• You have the right to access, update, or delete your data.
• We use encryption, secure storage, and access controls to protect your information.
• All our employees and third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Information Officer

As required by POPIA, Keago Accountants has appointed an Information Officer who is responsible for ensuring our compliance with the Act and handling any data-related queries or requests.

Lawful Processing

We process personal information only when:

• You have given consent
• It is necessary for the performance of a contract
• We have a legal obligation
• It is in your legitimate interest
• It is in our legitimate interest, provided your rights are not unduly affected

Special Personal Information

We may need to process special personal information (such as health information for employee benefits) only with explicit consent or where permitted by law.

Cross-Border Transfers

If we transfer your personal information outside South Africa, we ensure that the recipient country has adequate data protection laws or that appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Data Subject Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is processed
• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Not be subject to automated decision-making that significantly affects you

Data Protection Contact