Uk Housing Act Overview

Summary

The UK Housing Act 1988 regulates landlord-tenant relations, introducing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies. In Gauteng, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) governs personal data processing. Individuals can request corrections or deletions of inaccurate data and lodge complaints with the Information Regulator if data is mishandled.

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If council includes in my file another person's details known to police altered my risk assessment from my answer of low to medium risk categorised with physical assault, sex assault and other criminality. My file was flagged as SIP- see in pairs and details shared with other internal staff. This occurred, January *. It was obfuscated by information governance as protection of third party detail. Still being visible on my file at least until May.
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving personal data and privacy concerns. Generally, in Gauteng, there are laws regarding the protection of personal information. Here are a few points related to this situation:
- The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) governs the processing of personal information in South Africa.
- You have the right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unlawfully obtained information.
- You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your data has been mishandled.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with a complaint or specific guidance on personal data protection in South Africa?