Legal Document
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ASWTU collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with POPIA.
Last updated: January 2024
Information We Collect
- Personal identification information (Name, ID number, email address, phone number)
- Employment information (Employer, job title, workplace location)
- Financial information for membership fees and donations
- Case-related documents and evidence you submit
- Communication records between you and ASWTU
How We Protect Your Data
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
- Secure servers with regular security audits
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Regular backups to prevent data loss
- Compliance with South African data protection laws (POPIA)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide union services and legal representation
- To communicate about union activities and campaigns
- To process membership fees and donations
- To track and manage your cases
- To improve our services and website experience
Data Storage & Retention
- Data is stored on secure cloud servers in South Africa
- Member data is retained for the duration of membership plus 5 years
- Case files are retained for 7 years after case closure
- You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Regular data audits ensure compliance
Your Rights
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to object to processing of your data
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
Third-Party Sharing
- We do not sell your personal information
- We may share data with legal representatives for your cases
- We may share anonymized data for research purposes
- Payment processors handle financial transactions securely
- We comply with court orders and legal requirements
Questions About Privacy?
Contact our Data Protection Officer for any privacy-related inquiries.
privacy@aswtu.org.za