Macassar
Primary School

 Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Notice

Effective Date: 27 August 2026

In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa, Macassar Primary School is committed to protecting the privacy of our learners, parents, staff, and website visitors. This notice explains how we process personal information in compliance with South African law.

The Responsible Party
Macassar Primary School acts as the "Responsible Party" regarding any personal information collected, stored, or processed through this website and our operational workflows.

Purpose of Processing Personal Information
We process personal information only for legitimate, defined purposes relating to school operations, which include:
Administering learner admissions, academic progress, and extra-mural affairs.
Managing staff employment, practical placements (such as student teacher blocks), and school governance.
Communicating school news, emergency alerts, and community updates.
Complying with statutory obligations set out by the Department of Basic Education.

Categories of Information Processed
We may process both general and special personal information, including names, identity numbers, contact details, physical addresses, financial details for fee processing, and learner academic histories.

Consent and Right to Object
By using our website, submitting applications, or communicating with the school, you consent to the processing of your personal information as described. You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time, or withdraw consent, provided it does not conflict with legal or contractual school obligations.

Security Measures
We take reasonable, legally mandated technical and organizational measures to secure the integrity and confidentiality of personal information, preventing unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

Information Officer Contact Details
For any POPIA-related inquiries, requests to access records, or to update your information, please contact our office directly:
Email: info@macassarps.org.za
Address: Krymekaar Street, Macassar, 7134, Cape Town, South Africa