POPIA Privacy Policy
- Data Protection Positioning Statement
- Information Regulator (South Africa) - Complaint Form
- Information Regulator (South Africa) - Internal Appeal Form
- Information Regulator (South Africa) - Outcome of Request and of Fees Payable Form
- Information Regulator (South Africa) - Request for Access to Record Form
This notice explains how we obtain, use and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”).
At Silicon Overdrive we are committed to protecting your privacy and to ensure that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently.
About the Company
Founded in 1995, Silicon Overdrive has over 20 years’ experience as a leading Support and Services business. We began our journey as a group of passionate techies that wanted to make a difference in how growing businesses viewed and experience IT Support and Solutions. Teamed with know-how, we moved ahead and offered affordable, customer-centric, reliable, and personal support to our customers.
The Information We Collect
We collect and process your personal information mainly to contact you for the purposes of understanding your requirements, and delivering services accordingly. For this purpose we will collect contact details including your name and organisation.
We collect information directly from you where you provide us with your personal details. Where possible, we will inform you what information you are required to provide to us and what information is optional.
Website usage information may be collected using “cookies” which allows us to collect standard internet visitor usage information.
How We Use Your Information
For example:
- To gather contact information.
- To confirm and verify your identity or to verify that you are an authorised user for security purposes.
- To conduct market or customer satisfaction research or for statistical analysis.
- For audit and record keeping purposes.
- In connection with legal proceedings.
- To process your request for information.
- To register you to receive our newsletters.
- To contact you about our services, products, and events.
Disclosure of Information
We may also disclose your information:
- Where we have a duty or a right to disclose in terms of law or industry codes.
- Where we believe it is necessary to protect our rights.
Information Security
We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold and to stop unauthorised access and use of personal information. We will, on an on-going basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure.
Our security policies and procedures cover:
- Physical security
- Computer and network security
- Access to personal information
- Secure communications
- Security in contracting out activities or functions
- Retention and disposal of information
- Acceptable usage of personal information
- Governance and regulatory issues
- Monitoring access and usage of private information
- Investigating and reacting to security incidents
Your Rights: Access to Information
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do this, simply contact us at the numbers/addresses as provided on our website and specify what information you require. We will need a copy of your ID document to confirm your identity before providing details of your personal information.
Correction of Your Information
Definition of Personal Information
According to the Act, ‘‘personal information’’ means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person. Further to the POPI Act, Silicon Overdrive also includes the following items as personal information:
- All addresses including residential, postal and email addresses.
- Change of name – for which we require copies of the marriage certificate or official change of name document issued by the state department.
How to Contact Us
If you have any queries about this notice; you need further information about our privacy practices; wish to withdraw consent; exercise preferences or access or correct your personal information, please contact us at the numbers/addresses listed on our website.