Privacy Policy

SF Sibiya Attorneys ("the Firm", "we", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you provide directly, including your name, contact details, identity number, and information relating to your legal matter, whether submitted through our website contact form, telephonically, via WhatsApp, email, or in person.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries and provide legal services you have requested
• To open and manage client files and matters
• To communicate with you regarding your matter
• To comply with our legal, regulatory and professional obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information on the basis of your consent, the necessity to perform a legal service you have requested, and our compliance obligations as a firm regulated by the Legal Practice Council.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with courts, opposing parties, counsel, expert witnesses, or regulatory bodies where necessary to carry out your instructions or comply with the law.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.

6. Retention

We retain client and matter records for the period required by our professional and regulatory obligations, after which records are securely destroyed or archived.

7. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your personal information, and to object to certain processing, subject to our legal and professional retention obligations.

8. Contact Our Information Officer

To exercise your rights or raise a concern, contact us at admin@sibiyalegal.co.za or 012 065 0545. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.