The regulator’s chairperson Pansy Tlakula said that political parties and independent candidates were responsible parties and should comply with the provisions of Popia.
She also said political party should ensure that the processing complied with the eight conditions for lawful processing of personal information as prescribed in legislation.
“A voter may at any stage object to the processing of his or her personal information. If a voter objects, then a political party may no longer process that voter’s personal information,” she said. There should be adequate security measures and controls to safeguard voters' personal information against loss, damage and misuse, she said.
“However, political parties may process information concerning the political persuasion of voters in accordance with section 31 of Popia, if that information relates to members, employees or other persons belonging to the political party, and where such processing is necessary to achieve the aims and principles of the political party.”
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