Security and POPIA
How we protect candidate and employer data.
How do we protect candidate data? We process personal information under POPIA, with recorded consent, strict access controls and a named Information Officer.
POPIA compliance
We process personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act. Consent is recorded for every check, and every action is logged in an immutable audit trail.
Recorded consent
Every background check requires the candidate's written consent. That consent is captured and stored inside the platform — no paper forms, no lost records.
Access controls
Role-based access means only authorised team members can view candidate data. Every access is logged.
Hosting
Data is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest.
Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Retention periods are documented.
Information Officer
PlacementPlus has a designated Information Officer responsible for POPIA compliance. Data subjects can request access, correction or deletion of their personal information.
Questions about data security?
Contact us to discuss your security and compliance requirements.