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Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

Johan Victor Attorneys & Litigators ("the Firm") is a legal practice operating in South Africa. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Legal Practice Act.

  1. Lawful Basis for Processing

We do not process information without a valid legal reason. We process your personal information based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To carry out the legal mandate you have given us.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with statutes such as the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA).
  • Legitimate Interest: To ensure the security of our website and to improve our professional services.
  • Consent: Where you have specifically opted-in (e.g., for newsletters).
  1. What We Collect
  • Identity & Contact Data: Names, ID numbers, addresses, and contact details.
  • Special Personal Information: Where required for litigation (e.g., medical records, criminal history).
  • Technical Data: IP addresses and cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
  1. How We Share Your Information

We only share your information with trusted third parties necessary for your case, such as:

  • Advocates (Counsel) and expert witnesses.
  • The Office of the Relevant Sheriff or the Courts.
  • Regulatory bodies (LPC or FIC) when legally required.
  1. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data (subject to legal retention periods).
  • Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
  1. Information Officer

In terms of POPIA, our designated Information Officer is:

Physical Address: 3rd Floor, The Chambers, 50 Keerom Street, Cape Town