data protection and privacy
The law is on your side
Your right to privacy, is protected by law. legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) - POPIA, has been enacted globally and in South Africa to protect your right to privacy as a data subject.
The interpretation of the GDPR and POPIA can be manipulated by institutions to promote their interests to the determent of data subjects.
GP Bouwer attorneys can assist individuals and institutions with regards to data privacy breaches and the correct legal interpretation of the GDPR and POPIA.
take action
We are not powerless. Gone are the days where data subjects are precariously positioned in a "David verses Goliath" like battle. Government regulators have now taken up the mantel in defence of data subjects.
Global legislation such as the the GDPR, has secured the right to privacy on digital platforms and social media on the internet. Subsequently data subjects have been afforded the capacity to defend their privacy rights internationally.
GP Bouwer attorneys can assist clients in understanding and pursuing litigation against institutions and individuals locally and internationally through the applicable regulators and civil court.