Run a FREE, instant audit of your website's POPIA compliance and get a detailed report with recommendations.
About the Tool
Why POPIA Compliance Matters
POPIA came into full effect in July 2021. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to R10 million or 10 years imprisonment. Our tool helps you understand where your website stands.
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Automated Website Scan
We scan your website for privacy policies, cookie consent banners, contact forms, tracking scripts, HTTPS, and more — automatically.
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Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Answer 7 key questions about your internal data practices to get a complete picture of your compliance posture.
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Detailed Compliance Report
Receive a colour-coded report with a compliance score, categorised findings, severity ratings, and actionable recommendations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about POPIA and this audit tool.
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's data privacy law. It regulates how organisations collect, store, use, and share personal information. It came into full effect on 1 July 2021.
Yes, completely free. There are no hidden charges. We provide this tool as a value-add service to help South African businesses understand their compliance status. If you need hands-on assistance, our consulting services are available separately.
The tool checks for privacy policy presence, cookie consent mechanisms, contact and subscription forms, tracking scripts (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.), HTTPS enablement, PAIA Manual links, Information Officer mentions, and opt-out language — plus 7 self-assessment questions about your internal practices.
No personal data is stored by this tool. All processing is done in-memory and your report is returned directly to you. We only use your email address to send you a copy of your report.
Your report will highlight areas of concern with specific recommendations. You can action these yourself or contact the POPIA Compliance Check for expert assistance in implementing the required changes to achieve full compliance.
The Information Regulator can impose fines of up to R10 million and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years for serious violations of POPIA. Reputational damage and loss of customer trust are additional risks.
Need Expert POPIA Guidance?
Speak with Blackwood Summit for practical, sector-specific guidance on POPIA readiness,
Information Officer obligations, and compliance rollout support.
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