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South African Privacy Service

Find where your data may be exposed

Run a free privacy scan, see likely exposure, then authorise POPIA deletion requests from one clear dashboard.

See How It Works

Takes less than 2 minutes. No credit card required for the first scan.

POPIA-Aware
POPIA Section 24
Response Tracking
Private by Design
The Problem

Your data is being sold right now

Every time you apply for credit, fill in a form, or shop online, your information can enter a network of data holders. POPIA gives you the right to object, correct, request deletion, and track responses.

Spam Calls & SMSes

Data brokers can pass your phone number to debt collectors, insurers, and telemarketers. DataRights helps you identify exposed records, submit POPIA requests, and track broker responses.

Credit & Financial Exposure

Your ID number, income details, and credit history sit in credit bureau databases. This data can be accessed by fraudsters and used to open accounts in your name.

People-Search Sites

Sites like WhitePages-SA and ZaDirectory publish your home address, employment history, and family connections. Anyone can look you up in seconds.

The DIY Process is Broken

You have rights under POPIA Section 24, but informal emails are hard to track. DataRights prepares formal requests and records each response.

The Process

How DataRights works

We organise the request workflow, track replies, and keep your next steps visible from one dashboard.

01

Complete Your Profile

Provide your name and contact details, with optional identity details for stronger matching. We use this information only for authorised privacy workflows.

Takes 2 minutes
02

We Scan covered data holders

We check your information footprint against the data holders and signal sources covered by your plan.

Plan-based coverage
03

POPIA Deletion Letters Are Sent

We prepare and submit POPIA Section 24 deletion requests on your behalf, then track each response.

Authorised requests
04

We Follow Up & Escalate if Needed

If a data holder ignores or refuses a request, we track the outcome, follow up, and prepare escalation steps available on your plan.

Tracked follow-up
05

Monitor for Reappearance

Paid plans rescan covered data holders and help you submit and track new requests when information appears again.

Ongoing monitoring
50+
Data brokers targeted
4
Plans from Free to Guardian
30
Day rescan cycle
30
Day response tracking
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the level of protection that fits your needs. All plans include monthly rescans and POPIA Section 24 deletion requests.

Monthly
Yearly  Save 16%
Free
Start with visibility
Scan across 9 signal sources
R0 /month
no card required
 
  • 1 scan/month
  • Risk score shown
  • Locked result preview
  • Breach alerts
  • Deletion requests
  • Full results unlocked
Essential
Reclaim your privacy
POPIA deletion requests to 30 top SA data brokers
R99 /month
billed monthly
 
  • 30 data holders covered
  • POPIA Section 24 deletions
  • Breach action steps
  • Monthly report
  • POPIA letter generator
  • IR escalation
Guardian
Privacy guardian
All 50 brokers + unlimited new brokers as added + up to 5 family members
Every new broker added to DataRights is included in your Guardian plan at no extra monthly cost.
R299 /month
billed monthly
 
  • 50+ brokers incl. global B2B
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Everything in Pro
  • Up to 5 family members
  • Submit custom data sightings for URLs where your data appears.
  • Legal demand letters
  • Quarterly proof pack

Compare all features

Feature Essential Pro Guardian
Data holders monitored 30 50 50+
Credit bureaus 8 8 8
Marketing databases No 14 14
People-search sites No 14 14
Monthly deletion letters ✓ ✓ ✓
Day-20 follow-ups ✓ ✓ ✓
Data breach monitoring No ✓ ✓
Refusal challenges No ✓ ✓
Information Regulator complaints No ✓ Auto (30 days)
Processing speed Standard Standard 24 hours
Dedicated support No No 4-hour SLA
Quarterly privacy review No No ✓
Data Brokers

We target 50+ South African data brokers

From major credit bureaus to people-search sites, we prepare POPIA request workflows and track each covered data holder on your behalf.

TransUnion SA Experian SA Compuscan XDS Credit Managed Integrity Evaluation Vodacom MTN Cell C Telkom Rain WhitePages SA ZaDirectory PeopleSearch.co.za TruthFinder SA DirectAxis Bayport African Bank Capitec FNB Data Services Nedbank Analytics Absa Insights Standard Bank Data LexisNexis SA Equifax SA DMA Marketing Lists DMASA Eighty20 BVR Consulting InfoTrack SA Lightstone Realnet Deed Search SA GovData SA CIPC Leads2Results SA Marketing Hub DataTech SA PeopleSearch24 MediaMark SA ListingHub SA + 10 more (Guardian)
Testimonials

Trusted by South Africans

Real people who took back control of their personal information.

★★★★★

DataRights showed me which organisations had my details and what happened next. The dashboard made the request process clear, practical, and much easier to follow.

SM
Sarah M.
Cape Town
★★★★★

As someone who values privacy, seeing likely exposure points was sobering. DataRights helped me understand which requests were sent and what changed over time.

DL
David L.
Johannesburg
★★★★★

The follow-up trail is the useful part. I can see which requests were submitted, which responses are pending, and what needs escalation.

PP
Priya P.
Durban
★★★★★

I was shocked to find my home address on people-search sites I had never heard of. The Pro plan gave me a clear route to submit and track requests.

TN
Themba N.
Pretoria
★★★★★

As a small business owner, I needed a calmer way to manage exposure. The monthly reports show which holders were contacted and what action was taken.

AR
Amina R.
Port Elizabeth
★★★★★

I had a data breach scare last year. DataRights gives me alerts, recommended actions, and a clearer record of privacy requests.

KV
Karen V.
Bloemfontein
FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about DataRights and how we protect your privacy.

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's data privacy law. Section 24 allows data subjects to request correction or deletion in appropriate circumstances. DataRights submits authorised requests on your behalf and tracks responses without overriding lawful retention obligations.
We are POPIA-aware and treat your data with a high standard of care. Your information is encrypted in transit and at rest. We only use your details to prepare and send requests on your behalf. We never sell, share, or monetise your personal information. You can request deletion of your DataRights account at any time.
On the Essential plan, we send a Day-20 follow-up notice reminding them of their legal obligation. On Pro and Guardian plans, we can prepare a formal complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa on your behalf. The regulator can investigate non-compliant organisations and issue enforcement action.
Banks, telecommunications providers, and credit bureaus are legally required to retain certain records under South African law, including FICA (5-7 years), RICA, and the National Credit Act. DataRights can remove your information from commercial data brokers, marketing lists, and lead aggregators. We cannot override statutory retention obligations, but we can ensure your data is not used for any purpose beyond what the law strictly requires.
Data holders can acquire updated information from public records, commercial sources, and other brokers. Paid plans monitor covered sources for reappearance and help you submit and track a new request when another exposure is found.
Yes, DataRights is a subscription service billed monthly or annually. We use PayFast for secure card and EFT payments in South Africa. You can cancel at any time from your account settings with no penalties. Annual subscribers receive the equivalent of 2 months free.
An SA ID number significantly improves our ability to locate your data at credit bureaus and public record databases. However, it is not strictly required. We can work with your full name, phone number, and city to target marketing databases and people-search sites. Providing your ID number unlocks more comprehensive coverage.
Essential covers 30 high-impact data holders, primarily credit bureaus, telecoms, and key data brokers. Pro expands this to all 50 brokers, adding reappearance monitoring, IR escalation, and submit-your-own sightings. Guardian adds dark web monitoring, family coverage, and legal demand letters for high-risk individuals.
Yes, you can cancel at any time with no early termination fees. Monthly subscribers simply don't get charged the following month. Annual subscribers can cancel and will retain access until the end of their paid period. We're confident in the value DataRights provides, which is why we make cancellation completely hassle-free.
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