POPIA Compliance Audit
A thorough assessment of how your institution collects, stores, and processes visitor and resident data. We identify gaps in your current practices against the Protection of Personal Information Act.
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We audit your visitor data safeguards, review access control measures, and issue official Certificates of Compliance (COC) to safeguard owners and trustees.
We help residential estates, HOAs, office parks, and schools navigate the complexities of data protection legislation.
A thorough assessment of how your institution collects, stores, and processes visitor and resident data. We identify gaps in your current practices against the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Learn More →We physically inspect your premises, logging all access control measures including biometric scanners, CCTV systems, LPR cameras, and visitor logbooks to ensure they meet compliance standards.
Learn More →Once fully compliant, we issue an official COC certificate. This document safeguards trustees and owners from personal liability, which can reach up to R10,000,000 under POPIA violations.
Learn More →We audit your data retention policies and access controls, ensuring that visitor data is only kept as long as necessary and is securely managed by authorized personnel only.
Learn More →We review your POPIA operator agreements to ensure all third parties handling your residents' or visitors' data are contractually bound to proper data protection standards.
Learn More →After achieving compliance, we offer monthly maintenance services to ensure continued adherence, handle data-related enquiries, and keep your estate protected against evolving regulations.
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EDCA Consult stands for Estate Data Compliance Auditors. We are a specialized consulting firm based in Stellenbosch, dedicated to helping residential estates, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), office parks, schools, and similar institutions comply with the Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Act.
In today's digital age, the way you collect and manage visitor data carries significant legal responsibility. Trustees and owners can face personal liability of up to R10,000,000 for non-compliance. Our mission is to protect you from these risks through rigorous auditing, practical remediation guidance, and official certification.
A visual overview of our comprehensive compliance auditing process.
Reviewing retention policies and access controls
Evaluating biometric and licence disc scanners
Inspecting CCTV and LPR camera compliance
Official COC upon full compliance achievement
Hear from homeowners associations and property managers who have secured their compliance with EDCA.
EDCA's audit was thorough and professional. They identified several gaps in our visitor data management that we hadn't even considered. The COC certificate has given our trustees immense peace of mind.
Johan van der MerweThe physical inspection was meticulous. Every access point, every camera, every logbook was reviewed. Their report was clear, actionable, and helped us achieve compliance faster than expected.
Sarah NaidooAs a school governing body, we were worried about our liability regarding parent and visitor data. EDCA made the process straightforward and affordable. Highly recommended for any institution.
David BothaContact us for a consultation about your POPIA compliance needs. We offer a once-off inspection fee and ongoing maintenance support to ensure your continued protection.
