Complete disregard of the POPI Act

I was recently contacted by PAW PAW Wireless, despite never having given them my contact details or consent to be contacted. More alarmingly, they appear to have obtained not only my personal contact information but also confidential financial information — without my knowledge or permission.

This is a serious violation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). POPIA clearly states that personal and financial information may only be collected, processed, and shared with the explicit and informed consent of the individual. The unauthorized sharing and use of such sensitive data is not only *********, but *******.

I have no prior relationship with this company and never consented to the sharing of my personal or financial details. This breach of privacy is deeply concerning and I question both the source of this data and the integrity of the company’s data practices.

I have reported this matter to the Information Regulator of South Africa and encourage others who have had similar experiences to do the same. Companies that fail to respect data privacy laws must be held accountable.