Person-specific information (PI) can include race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origins, color, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental health, disability, religious belief, ethnicity, culture, language, and birth. Identifying information such as educational history, financial history, criminal record, or employment history; An identifying number, symbol, email address, physical address, telephone number, location, online identifier, or another particular reference to the person. A person’s biometric information; their opinions, views, or preferences. Any correspondences that are sent by the person that are potentially private or confidential, or subsequent correspondence revealing the contents of the original correspondence. Views or opinions expressed by another individual about the person, whether that information is recorded electronically or not.

 

The term “POPIA” refers to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 as amended from time to time.

 

AOTSA’s website servers are protected by industry-standard security protocols.

Every AOTSA member manages their own customer database and has their own POPIA policy. For information regarding each member’s POPIA policy, please contact the dealership directly.

In some cases, the AOTSA may have access to or come into contact with Pl and other information that may be classified or deemed confidential and for which our customers are responsible. The Pl may also be deemed or considered as private and confidential since it relates to any third parties directly or indirectly involved with the declaration. Furthermore, AOTSA acknowledges and agrees that we will have the necessary consent to share or disclose the Pl and that the information may be valuable.

AOTSA will comply with POPIA’s Regulations and Codes of Conduct at all times. It will only collect, use, and process the Personal Information it receives under this statement in a lawful manner, and only to the extent necessary to execute its obligations and deliver the services.

 

AOTSA has taken appropriate physical, technological, and contractual security measures to protect and ensure the confidentiality of Pl that it, its employees, its service providers, or any other authorized individuals come into contact with pursuant to this declaration.

 

In addition, AOTSA does not agree to disclose any PLO as defined in POPIA to any third party without the prior written consent of our customers, and in no event will any party transfer any PLO outside of the Republic of South Africa.