Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how the Broadcasting Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU) collects, uses, and protects your personal information as required by the POPI Act.
1. Who We Are 🏢
We are the Broadcasting Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (BEMAWU) We are the “responsible party” for handling your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the information necessary to provide you with our services as a trade union. This may include:
- Identity Information: Your name, surname, and ID number.
- Employment Information: Your employee number, position, and workplace details.
- Contact Information: Your email address, phone number, and physical address.
- Other Information: Any other data you voluntarily provide to us related to your membership or labour disputes.
We collect this information directly from you when you become a member, fill out a form, or contact us for assistance.
3. Why We Use Your Information (Purpose) 🎯
We use your personal information only for the specific purpose for which you provided it. This includes:
- To manage your membership with BEMAWU.
- To represent you in labour matters, including disputes at the CCMA or Labour Court.
- To communicate with you about union news, meetings, and ballots.
- To comply with our legal obligations under labour law.
4. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Legal counsel, the CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and other legal bodies when representing you.
- Your employer during negotiations or dispute resolution processes, with your consent.
- Third-party service providers who help us operate the union (e.g., for balloting or communication).
We ensure that any party we share your information with has agreed to protect it properly.
5. Keeping Your Information Safe 🛡️
We use a combination of technical and organisational security measures to keep your personal information safe and to prevent loss, damage, or unauthorized access.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We will only keep your personal information for as long as you are a member, or as long as is necessary to finalise any legal matters and comply with the law. After that, your information will be securely and permanently deleted.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA ✅
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your information.
- Object to the processing of your information.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe we are misusing your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Contact Us & The Information Regulator 📧
Our Contact Details:
- Contact Person: Hannes du Buisson
- Email: headoffice@bemawu.org.za
- Phone: 0829208669
Information Regulator (South Africa): If you are unsatisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Regulator.
- Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
- Website: www.inforegulator.org.za
9. Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. This version was last updated on 23 August 2025.