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POPIA Website Checklist

This is a practical starting point, not legal advice. If you process sensitive information at scale, get a professional review.

Last reviewed August 2026

Tell people what you collect

  • A privacy notice written in plain language
  • Say what is collected, why, and how long it is kept
  • Name who to contact about personal information

Collect only what you need

  • Remove form fields you never actually use
  • Separate optional fields from required ones
  • Get explicit opt-in before adding anyone to a mailing list

Protect it

  • HTTPS across the whole site
  • Restrict who can read form submissions
  • Delete enquiry data you no longer need
  • Check that any third-party tool you use is accounted for

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