1. Designation of Information Officer
In terms of Sections 55 and 56 of POPIA, Candibean has designated an Information Officer responsible for regulatory compliance and data subject rights administration:
- Responsible Entity: Candibean (Pty) Ltd
- Designated Information Officer: Legal & Regulatory Officer
- Official Compliance Email: info@candibean.co.za
- Support Email: support@candibean.co.za
- Registered Jurisdiction: Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
2. Adherence to the 8 POPIA Conditions
- Condition 1 (Accountability): Candibean ensures that all processing practices and security measures adhere strictly to statutory provisions.
- Condition 2 (Processing Limitation): Personal information is obtained lawfully, transparently, and with explicit consent. Only minimal necessary information is collected.
- Condition 3 (Purpose Specification): Data is collected specifically to administer user entertainment wallets, issue event tickets, verify check-in QR codes, and disburse partner vouchers.
- Condition 4 (Further Processing Limitation): Data is not repurposed or sold to third-party data brokers.
- Condition 5 (Information Quality): Users have the ability to review and update profile details inside the app at any time.
- Condition 6 (Openness): Full transparency through our accessible Privacy Policy and POPIA documentation.
- Condition 7 (Security Safeguards): Enterprise AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest, secure Google Cloud infrastructure, and strict access controls.
- Condition 8 (Data Subject Participation): Clear mechanisms for data access, correction, and account deletion.
3. Exercising Your Rights (Form 1 & Form 2)
Under Sections 11, 23, and 24 of POPIA, you are entitled to:
- Form 1 (Objection): Object on reasonable grounds to the processing of your personal information.
- Form 2 (Correction/Deletion): Request correction of inaccurate information or deletion of personal data.
To submit a formal request, email our Information Officer at info@candibean.co.za (copying support@candibean.co.za) with the subject line "POPIA Data Subject Request".
4. Direct In-App & Web Erasure
You do not need to submit manual paperwork to erase your profile. Users may initiate instant account deactivation:
- Directly inside the app via Profile → Delete Account.
- Online via our self-service Account Deletion Request Portal.
5. Lodging a Complaint with the Information Regulator
If you believe your personal information has been handled in breach of POPIA, you retain the statutory right to lodge a complaint directly with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
P.O. Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Complaints Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
General Inquiries: inforeg@justice.gov.za
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