South Africa — POPIA DSAR Deadline Calculator
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POPIA Overview
Full Name
Protection of Personal Information Act
Effective Since
2021-07-01
Regulatory Authority
Information Regulator
Official Text
View lawUp to ZAR 10M fine or imprisonment up to 10 years for serious offences
Request Types & Deadlines
| Request Type | Deadline | Extension |
|---|---|---|
Right of Access Section 23 — Right to request access to personal information | 30 days | +30 days |
Right to Correction Section 24 — Right to request correction or deletion of personal information | 30 days | +30 days |
Right to Object Section 11(3) — Right to object to processing of personal information | 30 days | +30 days |
Extension Rules
Extension period: 30 days
Conditions: Request requires a search through large volumes of information or consultation needed
Notification required: Within the original 30-day deadline
Special Rules & Common Mistakes
- •Must respond within 30 calendar days of receiving the request
- •Extension of up to 30 additional days for complex requests
- •Must provide written reasons for any refusal to grant access
- •A prescribed fee may be charged for access requests
- •Individuals may complain to the Information Regulator if request is denied
- •PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) procedures also apply to access requests
Compare with Other Jurisdictions
| Law | Deadline | Method | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa POPIA | 30 days | calendar days | +30 days |
| 🇪🇺 EU GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇬🇧 UK GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇺🇸 CCPA | 45 days | calendar days | +45 days |
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