PRIVACY POLICY
1. SCOPE & PURPOSE
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd ("Goat Originals", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected, used, stored and shared responsibly and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA").This Privacy Policy explains:-
What personal information we collect.
- Why we collect it.
- How we use and protect it.
- Who we may share it with.
- Your rights in relation to your personal information.
- How you can contact us regarding privacy matters.The following principles underpin our approach to protecting your privacy:- We value the trust you place in us by providing your personal information and will process it fairly, lawfully and responsibly.
- We will be transparent about the information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with and your rights in relation to it.
- We will work with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and fairly.
- We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
- We comply with POPIA and all other applicable data protection legislation.
2. Responsibilities
Managing Director
Overall accountability for compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
Information Officer (Njabulo Mkwanazi)
Oversight of POPIA compliance, management of personal information requests, staff guidance, breach reporting and periodic review of this Privacy Policy.
Department Heads
Ensure that personal information is collected, processed and stored in accordance with this Privacy Policy within their respective areas of responsibility.
All Employees, Contractors and Freelancers
Comply with this Privacy Policy and protect all personal information processed on behalf of Goat Originals.
3. Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected and processed by Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd in connection with its business activities.This includes personal information collected from:
- Employees
- Contractors and freelancers
- Suppliers and service providers
- Job applicants
- Programme applicants, cast members and contributors
- Broadcasters and commissioning clients
- Visitors to our websites
- Users of our online casting portals and digital platforms
- Any other individual whose personal information is processed by Goat Originals in the course of conducting its business
4. References
- Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)
- Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
- Applicable employment legislation
- Goat Originals Information Security Policies-
5. The Protection of Personal Information Act
Goat Originals processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA") and any other applicable South African legislation.Personal information means any information relating to an identifiable natural or juristic person and includes, among other things:- Names and contact details
- Identification numbers
- Financial information
- Employment history
- Educational history
- Medical information
- Opinions expressed by or about an individual
- Criminal history where lawfully processed
- Any other information capable of identifying a person
6. How Do We Protect Your Personal Information?
Goat Originals is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal information.Information is stored using secure electronic systems and cloud-based platforms provided by reputable service providers including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform and similar providers where appropriate.Some service providers may process information outside South Africa. Where this occurs, Goat Originals will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information receives a level of protection consistent with POPIA.Access to personal information is restricted to authorised employees, contractors and service providers who require such access for legitimate business purposes.We regularly review our security measures to minimise the risk of unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of personal information.
7. What Types of Personal Information Do We Collect?
Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may collect:
Information You Provide Directly- Name
- Identity number
- Date of birth
- Contact details
- Address
- Emergency contacts
- Employment history
- Financial information where required
- Travel documentation
- Medical information
- Psychological assessments
- Criminal background information where appropriate
- Relationship information
- Audition videos
- Photographs
- Voice recordings
- Self-tapes
- Social media handles
- Biographical information
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites or digital casting platforms we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Cookie information
- Website usage information
- Analytics information
- Referring websites
Information From Third Parties
Where lawful, we may receive information from:- Broadcasters
- Format licensors
- Background screening providers
- Psychologists and medical practitioners
- Public records
- Referees
- Social media platforms
- Publicly available sources
8. How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We process personal information where:
- You have provided consent.
- Processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract.
- Processing is required by law.
- Processing protects your legitimate interests.
- Processing is necessary for Goat Originals' legitimate business interests.
Personal information may be used to:
- Evaluate programme applicants
- Cast television productions
- Develop television formats
- Produce, distribute and promote productions
- Administer employment and freelance engagements
- Manage contributor welfare
- Comply with legal obligations
- Fulfil broadcaster and format licence requirements
- Protect the security of Goat Originals
- Improve our servicesPersonal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. Your Consent
Where required by law, Goat Originals will obtain your consent before collecting or processing your personal information.Where another lawful basis for processing applies under POPIA, Goat Originals may process personal information without obtaining separate consent.Where additional consent is required for a specific activity, it will be requested separately.If you choose not to provide information required for a particular purpose, we may be unable to provide certain services or consider your application.
10. Who Do We Share Your Personal Information With?
Where necessary, Goat Originals may share personal information with trusted third parties including:
- Broadcasters
- Streaming platforms
- Format licensors
- Insurers
- Legal advisers
- Auditors
- Medical practitioners
- Psychologists
- Background screening providers
- Travel providers
- Payroll providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- Government authorities where legally requiredGoat Originals does not sell personal information.
11. Transferring Your Personal Information
Personal information may be transferred to countries outside South Africa where necessary for the production, financing, distribution or promotion of television programmes or for the operation of secure cloud-based systems.Where international transfers occur, Goat Originals will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with POPIA.
12. Who to Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information should be directed to:
Njabulo Mkwanazi
Information Officer
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@thegoat.africa
Website: https://thegoat.africa/privacy
Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if they believe their personal information has been processed unlawfully.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable legislation, our business operations or industry best practice.The Information Officer is responsible for reviewing this Policy periodically and recommending amendments where appropriate.The latest version of this Privacy Policy will be published on our website.
14. Programme-Specific Privacy Notices
For applicants participating in Goat Originals casting processes, this Privacy Policy should be read together with the relevant Programme Privacy Notice, which provides additional information about how personal information will be processed for that specific production.Certain productions, competitions, casting processes or promotional campaigns may be subject to additional privacy notices or collection statements that supplement this Privacy Policy. Where such notices apply, they will be made available to participants before personal information is collected.If there is any inconsistency between this Privacy Policy and a programme-specific privacy notice, the programme-specific notice will apply to the extent of that inconsistency.
1. SCOPE & PURPOSE
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd ("Goat Originals", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected, used, stored and shared responsibly and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA").This Privacy Policy explains:-
What personal information we collect.
- Why we collect it.
- How we use and protect it.
- Who we may share it with.
- Your rights in relation to your personal information.
- How you can contact us regarding privacy matters.The following principles underpin our approach to protecting your privacy:- We value the trust you place in us by providing your personal information and will process it fairly, lawfully and responsibly.
- We will be transparent about the information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with and your rights in relation to it.
- We will work with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and fairly.
- We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
- We comply with POPIA and all other applicable data protection legislation.
2. Responsibilities
Managing Director
Overall accountability for compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.
Information Officer (Njabulo Mkwanazi)
Oversight of POPIA compliance, management of personal information requests, staff guidance, breach reporting and periodic review of this Privacy Policy.
Department Heads
Ensure that personal information is collected, processed and stored in accordance with this Privacy Policy within their respective areas of responsibility.
All Employees, Contractors and Freelancers
Comply with this Privacy Policy and protect all personal information processed on behalf of Goat Originals.
3. Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected and processed by Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd in connection with its business activities.This includes personal information collected from:
- Employees
- Contractors and freelancers
- Suppliers and service providers
- Job applicants
- Programme applicants, cast members and contributors
- Broadcasters and commissioning clients
- Visitors to our websites
- Users of our online casting portals and digital platforms
- Any other individual whose personal information is processed by Goat Originals in the course of conducting its business
4. References
- Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)
- Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
- Applicable employment legislation
- Goat Originals Information Security Policies-
5. The Protection of Personal Information Act
Goat Originals processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) ("POPIA") and any other applicable South African legislation.Personal information means any information relating to an identifiable natural or juristic person and includes, among other things:- Names and contact details
- Identification numbers
- Financial information
- Employment history
- Educational history
- Medical information
- Opinions expressed by or about an individual
- Criminal history where lawfully processed
- Any other information capable of identifying a person
6. How Do We Protect Your Personal Information?
Goat Originals is committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal information.Information is stored using secure electronic systems and cloud-based platforms provided by reputable service providers including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform and similar providers where appropriate.Some service providers may process information outside South Africa. Where this occurs, Goat Originals will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information receives a level of protection consistent with POPIA.Access to personal information is restricted to authorised employees, contractors and service providers who require such access for legitimate business purposes.We regularly review our security measures to minimise the risk of unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of personal information.
7. What Types of Personal Information Do We Collect?
Depending on the nature of our relationship with you, we may collect:
Information You Provide Directly- Name
- Identity number
- Date of birth
- Contact details
- Address
- Emergency contacts
- Employment history
- Financial information where required
- Travel documentation
- Medical information
- Psychological assessments
- Criminal background information where appropriate
- Relationship information
- Audition videos
- Photographs
- Voice recordings
- Self-tapes
- Social media handles
- Biographical information
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites or digital casting platforms we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Cookie information
- Website usage information
- Analytics information
- Referring websites
Information From Third Parties
Where lawful, we may receive information from:- Broadcasters
- Format licensors
- Background screening providers
- Psychologists and medical practitioners
- Public records
- Referees
- Social media platforms
- Publicly available sources
8. How Do We Use Your Personal Information?
We process personal information where:
- You have provided consent.
- Processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract.
- Processing is required by law.
- Processing protects your legitimate interests.
- Processing is necessary for Goat Originals' legitimate business interests.
Personal information may be used to:
- Evaluate programme applicants
- Cast television productions
- Develop television formats
- Produce, distribute and promote productions
- Administer employment and freelance engagements
- Manage contributor welfare
- Comply with legal obligations
- Fulfil broadcaster and format licence requirements
- Protect the security of Goat Originals
- Improve our servicesPersonal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
9. Your Consent
Where required by law, Goat Originals will obtain your consent before collecting or processing your personal information.Where another lawful basis for processing applies under POPIA, Goat Originals may process personal information without obtaining separate consent.Where additional consent is required for a specific activity, it will be requested separately.If you choose not to provide information required for a particular purpose, we may be unable to provide certain services or consider your application.
10. Who Do We Share Your Personal Information With?
Where necessary, Goat Originals may share personal information with trusted third parties including:
- Broadcasters
- Streaming platforms
- Format licensors
- Insurers
- Legal advisers
- Auditors
- Medical practitioners
- Psychologists
- Background screening providers
- Travel providers
- Payroll providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- Government authorities where legally requiredGoat Originals does not sell personal information.
11. Transferring Your Personal Information
Personal information may be transferred to countries outside South Africa where necessary for the production, financing, distribution or promotion of television programmes or for the operation of secure cloud-based systems.Where international transfers occur, Goat Originals will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with POPIA.
12. Who to Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests relating to your personal information should be directed to:
Njabulo Mkwanazi
Information Officer
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@thegoat.africa
Website: https://thegoat.africa/privacy
Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if they believe their personal information has been processed unlawfully.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Goat Originals (Pty) Ltd may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable legislation, our business operations or industry best practice.The Information Officer is responsible for reviewing this Policy periodically and recommending amendments where appropriate.The latest version of this Privacy Policy will be published on our website.
14. Programme-Specific Privacy Notices
For applicants participating in Goat Originals casting processes, this Privacy Policy should be read together with the relevant Programme Privacy Notice, which provides additional information about how personal information will be processed for that specific production.Certain productions, competitions, casting processes or promotional campaigns may be subject to additional privacy notices or collection statements that supplement this Privacy Policy. Where such notices apply, they will be made available to participants before personal information is collected.If there is any inconsistency between this Privacy Policy and a programme-specific privacy notice, the programme-specific notice will apply to the extent of that inconsistency.