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External Privacy Notice from the National Department of Human Settlements (DHS) describing how it collects, processes, uses, and protects…
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Source domain: dhs.gov.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
This document is an External Privacy Notice from the National Department of Human Settlements (DHS) describing how it collects, processes, uses, and protects personal information, the legal bases for processing, data subject rights, data sharing, security, retention, international transfers, and contact details. It references applicable laws such as PAIA and POPIA and defines key terms like Data Subject, Operator, and Responsible Party. The notice explains the roles, obligations, and processes DHS follows in handling personal data of applicants and visitors, and outlines how to exercise rights and raise concerns with the Regulator.
Key Takeaways
- organization: National Department of Human Settlements (DHS)
- document_type: External Privacy Notice
- legislation: PAIA, POPIA
- definitions: Data Subject, Operator, Responsible Party, Special Personal Information
- subject: processing of personal information
- data subjects: applicants for housing benefits, visitors
- data sharing: with third parties/Operators
- compliance: Information Regulator of South Africa
- contact: DHS for processing inquiries
- sections: 1-12 (definitions, introduction, processing, basis, rights, sharing, security, retention, international transfers, changes, contact)