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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how Van der Want Attorneys collects, uses, and protects your personal information. This policy applies to all clients of the firm and visitors to our website, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It
In accordance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), van der Want Attorneys collects personal information necessary to fulfil our legal mandate. This includes contact details (names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers), details regarding your legal matters, sensitive documentation required for litigation or commercial drafting, and website usage data collected through our digital platforms.
We process this information solely to provide effective legal services, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, manage our practice efficiently, and maintain professional communication with our clients and stakeholders. We are committed to processing your data transparently and only for the purposes for which it was originally collected.
Data Security, Confidentiality and AI Tools
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium: All client data is hosted within a high-security framework featuring enterprise-grade encryption and zero-trust architecture.
- Wix Security Infrastructure: Our digital presence is protected by Wix’s advanced domain hosting security, ensuring global data sovereignty and high-performance protection.
- AI Supervision: While we utilise sophisticated AI tools to streamline research and drafting, all outputs are generated under strict attorney supervision. Your confidentiality and legal privilege remain our absolute priority and are never compromised by technological integration.
Your Rights and How to Contact Us
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request its correction or deletion where legally permissible. You may also object to the processing of your data at any time. If you believe your rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the South African Information Regulator using their official channels.
Van der Want Attorneys Information Officer
Email: Matthew@vanderwantattorneys.com
Address: 50 22nd Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, 2196
Phone: +27 74 067 4982
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: enquiries@inforegulator.org.za / POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za