POPIA notice

Purpose of processing

By signing up to the Unity Forum of Family Practitioners (UFFP) Registry, you consent to the collection, use and storage of your personal information for the following purposes:

To maintain an accurate and up-to-date register of General Practitioners.
To communicate with you regarding matters relevant to the profession and the activities of UFFP.
To represent and advocate on behalf of GPs with stakeholders, including government, funders and regulatory bodies.
To provide you with updates, notices and information that may affect your practice.

Personal information collected

The registry may include the following categories of personal information:

Full name and professional details (practice number, HPCSA registration number, qualifications, practice address, contact details).
Practice type, special interests and participation in professional organisations.
Membership status and contributions, where relevant.

Lawful basis

This information is collected with your consent and in terms of POPIA for the legitimate interests of UFFP and its members.

Sharing of information

Your information may be shared, when necessary and appropriate, with:

Government and regulatory bodies for advocacy and representation.
Funders, schemes and professional organisations, strictly for matters relevant to GP practice and representation.
Service providers engaged by UFFP (for example IT and communication partners) who are bound by confidentiality and operator agreements in terms of POPIA.

Data security and storage

UFFP undertakes to:

Store your information securely.
Prevent unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated.

Your rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

Access, correct or update your personal information.
Object to the processing of your information.
Withdraw your consent at any time (noting this may affect your participation in the registry).
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.