NH
Nicolise H

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2022

02 Dec 2022, 14:29

Ignores the POPI Act.

You are completely ignoring the POPI Act. And to say that I have been "nominated by a friend" doesn't even comply to the Act. I didn't give permission, so you can't use it. This "cold calling" procedure is ridiculous and your gift gave me a rash back in 2004. I have directly called the call center and demanded for my nr to be removed.

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Platinum Life
Platinum Life's reply02 Dec 2022, 14:59
Official
Dear Nicolise, 

POPIA does allow for direct marketing and we assure you that we are not in breach of any of the 8 conditions that the Act prescribes. You were referred to us by someone known to you for the purpose of a free promotional gift only.  
We fully respect your wish not to be contacted by us again and so have added your contact details to our Do Not Contact list so that, in the event that you are again referred to us in the future, we will not attempt to contact you.

Kind Regards

Simone Venter
Client Relationship Specialist & Client Care Supervisor
NH
Nicolise H's update02 Dec 2022, 17:03
Reviewer Update
Simone, "Section 69 of the Act outlaws direct marketing by means of any form of electronic communication unless the data subject has given their consent." Obtaining my nr from someone just because they know me, is in breach and I, the data subject, didn't give consent. I called your center at 2pm to ask for my nr to be removed and got another call from one of your agents at 4:14pm. Remove my nr!