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When Security Goes Too Far: The Hidden Risks of Licence Scanning in Estates
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3 hrs agoAcross South Africa, estates and gated communities are facing growing scrutiny over how they handle visitor data. While scanning driverâs licences and vehicle discs may seem like a smart security measure, regulators warn that this practice could be crossing legal boundaries.
At the centre of the issue is the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which clearly states that only the minimum necessary personal information should be collected for a specific purpose. However, many estates go far beyond this requirement. Instead of just recording basic details like a visitorâs name, car registration, and vehicle colour, they often scan entire licencesâcapturing sensitive data such as ID numbers, home addresses, and even photographs.
This excessive collection of data is referred to as âoverprocessing,â and it raises serious concerns. Experts question why estates need such detailed information when they are not law enforcement agencies. In most cases, any serious incident would still need to be handled by the police, making the extra data unnecessary.
Even more worrying is the risk of data breaches. With cybercrime on the rise, improperly stored personal information could easily fall into the wrong hands. Regulators are now considering stricter rules to ensure estates balance security with privacyâbefore convenience turns into a major liability.