Compliance & Privacy
Privacy Policy & POPIA Notice
How Mabotja Thabo Attorneys Inc. collects, processes, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA Act No. 4 of 2013).
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Mabotja Thabo Attorneys Inc., we respect your privacy and uphold the highest standards of professional confidentiality. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) and the rules of the Legal Practice Council (LPC), any personal information you provide through our website or direct communication is handled securely, lawfully, and strictly for legal service purposes.
1. The Responsible Party & Information Officer
The responsible party for all personal data collected on this platform is Mabotja Thabo Attorneys Inc., incorporated under the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Firm: Mabotja Thabo Attorneys Inc.
Physical Address: Office 1A, 30 Jorissen Street, Polokwane Central, 0700
Email: info@mabotjatinc.com
Telephone: 015 880 2641
2. Personal Information We Collect
When you submit an online enquiry or contact our firm, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact details: Full name, email address, and telephone/WhatsApp contact number.
- Legal enquiry details: The nature of your legal matter (e.g., RAF claims, family law, general litigation, estate planning) and summary descriptions provided in your message.
- Communication records: Correspondence exchanged via email, phone, WhatsApp, or in-person consultations.
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your personal information strictly for legitimate legal and business purposes under POPIA (Condition 3), including:
- Evaluating your legal inquiry and determining whether we can provide representation or assistance.
- Contacting you to schedule consultations and discuss your instructions.
- Conducting mandatory conflict of interest and FICA / KYC checks where a formal mandate is established.
- Fulfilling statutory and ethical record-keeping obligations as mandated by South African law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Professional Confidentiality & Privilege
As a registered South African legal practice, communications between you and our attorneys may be subject to legal professional privilege and strict professional confidentiality. All information submitted via our forms is safeguarded with robust technical and organisational security measures.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
Under sections 23, 24, and 25 of POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request confirmation and access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information.
- Request deletion or destruction of personal information that we are no longer authorised to retain.
- Object to processing on reasonable grounds relating to your particular situation, subject to applicable statutory retention duties.
To exercise any of these rights, please email our Information Officer at info@mabotjatinc.com.
6. The South African Information Regulator
If you believe your personal information has been processed in breach of POPIA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa):
Website: inforegulator.org.za
Complaints Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
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