SLEEPCHECK is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013. This policy outlines how we process personal information in accordance with POPIA's eight conditions for lawful processing.
POPIA Policy
Last updated: January 05, 2026
1. Introduction to POPIA
2. Accountability
We are responsible for all personal information under our control. We have appointed a designated Information Officer to ensure compliance with POPIA and to handle any queries or complaints related to personal information processing.
3. Processing Limitation
We process personal information lawfully, reasonably, and only with your consent or where permitted by law. Personal information will only be processed if:
- You have given consent
- Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you
- Processing is required by law
- Processing protects a legitimate interest
4. Purpose Specification
We collect and process personal information for specific, explicitly defined, and lawful purposes related to our business activities:
- Providing respiratory care products and services
- Processing orders and managing customer accounts
- Communicating with customers about their care
- Improving our services and customer experience
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Further Processing Limitation
We will not process your personal information for any secondary purpose unless:
- You have consented to the further processing
- The further processing is compatible with the original purpose
- Further processing is required by law
6. Information Quality
We take reasonable steps to ensure that all personal information we collect and process is:
- Complete, accurate, and not misleading
- Updated where necessary
- Relevant to the purposes for which it is processed
7. Openness
We maintain documentation of all processing operations and make this information available to data subjects upon request. This includes:
- What personal information we collect
- How we use the information
- Who has access to the information
- How long we retain the information
8. Security Safeguards
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure the integrity and confidentiality of personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
9. Data Subject Participation
You have the right to:
- Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction, deletion, or destruction of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
10. Direct Marketing
We will only use your personal information for direct marketing purposes if you have given explicit consent. You may opt-out of direct marketing communications at any time.
11. Information Officer
For any POPIA-related queries, complaints, or requests, please contact our Information Officer:
Email: info@sleepcheck.co.za
Phone: +27(0) 72 779 1467
Address: Unit G5, Century Square, Heron Crescent, Century City
12. Information Regulator
If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator:
Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za