Petition updateBringing back open business data in South Africa

CIPC does not want to support open data

B2BHint Open DataMoldova
Jul 21, 2022

The CIPC doesn't seem to want to provide open data because some people can use their home address as their business address, which is incredible since most governments have already made data open for business more than 70%. Also, the POPI law seems to be in development and is far from perfect. We ask the South African government to take a look at a GDPR act.
By the way, let's keep signing this petition to show the CIPC and other organizations responsible that they are making a big mistake by hiding data that should be open!

Reply form a CIPC:

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Dear CIPC Customer,

please note that CIPC CANNOT disclose companies information to NON DIRECTORS and POPI ACT support that
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Good day
Please note that your website is accessing CIPC data in contravention of the Companies Act, 2008 which prescribes specific parameters applicable to data sales, and you are publishing said data in contravention of the POPI Act on your website. Several clients have complained about publication of personal information (home addresses, e-mail addresses, etc.) without their consent on your website. CIPC will not condone contravention of any legislation. Relevant complaints have been filed with the Information Regulator.
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