Introduction
Welcome to the data.gov.za website. The website has been established through a Tirelo Bosha project under the leadership of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) South Africa programme in the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), together with OpenUp, The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC), the Centre for Public Service and Administration (CPSI) and various service providers and partners. The DPSA is the owner of the website.
Use of the Website
- Users may view, copy, download to a local drive, print and distribute the content of this website, or any part thereof for informational or reference purposes.
- The use of third-party resources and associated datasets is governed by permissions defined by the resource provider and users should consult with the provider before starting commercial projects.
- Unless explicitly published under a relevant open license, any user wanting to use the website content, code or databases must contact the Website Administrator at telephone number +27 12 336 1357 or email LiebenbergB@dpsa.gov.za.
- All moral rights and any other rights of the DPSA or other legal entity in respect of which content is contained on this site not expressly granted, are reserved.
- Unless explicitly published under a relevant open license, all content, data and trademarks; including, but not limited to, software, technology, databases, know-how, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, designs, program, publication, product, process, or idea described in this website may be the subject of other rights, including other intellectual property rights, are the property of or licensed to the DPSA, or a legal entity with links to the DPSA, and as such are protected from infringement by South African legislation and international treaties and conventions. Subject to the rights afforded to the user herein, all other rights to all intellectual property on this website is expressly reserved and access to any content on the site, the user is not licensed.
Disclaimer
- This information on this website is intended to provide general information on a particular subject or subjects and is not an exhaustive treatment of such subject(s).
- It is the sole responsibility of the user to satisfy itself prior to accessing this website that the website will meet the user's individual requirements and be compatible with the user's hardware and/or software. Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this site should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of the DPSA or any other legal entity in respect of which information, ideas and opinions are expressed on this website. Users are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed on this site.
- The DPSA makes no representations or warranties, implied or otherwise, that, amongst others, the content and technology available from this site are free from errors or omissions or that the service will be 100% uninterrupted and error free or will meet any particular criteria of performance or quality. This site is provided "as is". The DPSA expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, and accuracy and makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the content of the website and that the website has been compiled or supplied to meet the user's individual requirements. Users are encouraged to report any possible errors, malfunctions or offensive material by using the contact-us link.
- All resources submitted to or accessed through the website must be in compliance with current privacy and national security legislation of the Republic of South Africa.
- Resources provided on the data portal are provided by various third-parties, and the DPSA does not guarantee the quality or accuracy, or accept liability for inaccuracies in the resources accessible via the website.
- The DPSA does not guarantee the accuracy of copyright status of resourcesindicated or not indicated on the website, and therefore accepts no liability for impact on commercial projects that are affected by copyright.
- The DPSA and its implementing partners do not endorse any works derived from resources provided on this site, or any links to associated websites or entities, unless indicated.
- The use of the content of this website is at the user’s own risk. The user assumes full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from the use of the content of this site. The DPSA or any of the legal entities in respect of which information are contained on this site, or employees of the DPSA or such entity, will not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or any other damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, statute, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), or otherwise, relating to the use of this document or information. If any of the foregoing is not fully enforceable for any reason, the remainder shall nonetheless continue to apply. Subject to sections 43(5) and 43(6) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, the DPSA shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from the use or inability to use this website or the services or content provided from and through this website.
- Certain links in the web server lead to resources maintained by third parties over whom the DPSA has no control. The DPSA makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of, or any other aspect relating to, those resources.
- Once resources, including datasets, have been downloaded from the site, the DPSA cannot vouch for their quality and timeliness. In addition, the DPSA cannot vouch for any analyses conducted with resources sourced from this website.
- Any communication or data message that you send to the DPSA will be regarded having been received by the DPSA when receipt is acknowledged in writing. You need to follow up should you not receive a response within a reasonable period of time. The DPSA shall not be liable for any failure to respond.
- Should you require any information from the DPSA regarding its services or the content of this website, please direct them such a request using the relevant contact form or email address.
Security
- Protection
The DPSA has in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all information provided by users from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. All reasonable steps will be taken to secure a user's information. Authorised employees, who are responsible for the maintenance of any sensitive data submitted, are required to maintain the confidentiality of such data. The policy applies to all employees of the DPSA or public bodies that may receive such information from the DPSA. Users undertake not to divulge their username and passwords to any other person. It is expressly prohibited for any person, business, or entity to gain or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website, or to deliver or attempt to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website. Any person who delivers or attempts to deliver any unauthorised, damaging or malicious code to this website or attempts to gain unauthorised access to any page on this website shall be held criminally liable, and in the event that the DPSA or any public body should suffer any damage or loss, civil damages will be claimed.
- Linkage and Framing
Users should, however, be aware that this website might contain links to other sites that are not governed by this or any other privacy statement. Any third party site may link to or frame pages or resources on this website, subject to license or useage restrictions by the individual resource providers.
- Links to Third Party Resources
This website provides links third party resources, but the inclusion of any link does not imply the DPSA's endorsement of such resources. Linked resources are not subject to the control of the DPSA. The DPSA shall not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, in any way for the contents, use, or inability to use or access any linked resources or any links contained in a linked resource.
- Searching Technology
The use of non-malicious search technology, such as "web-crawlers" or "web-spiders", to search and gain information from this website is not permitted if such technology will result in slowing down this website's server or copyright infringement of any data and third party resources available from this website.
Privacy
- Introduction
The privacy statement is effective with effect from 1 June 2018 and applies to the DPSA and any other legal entity with links to the DPSA, which control and make use of information that, may be collected via this website. Please note that this website contains links to other websites, including websites maintained by other private or public institutions, which may not be governed by this privacy statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy statement or your privacy while using this website, please use the relevant contact form or email address.
- Cookies
The DPSA may use cookies (small text files stored in a user’s browser) or web beacons (electronic images that allow the website to count users who have accessed a particular page and to access certain cookies) to ensure that the website is well managed and to facilitate improvement of the user-friendliness of the site. The DPSA may use cookies to collect aggregate data. The DPSA may use such devices from time to time to track information on its systems and identify categories of users by items such as IP address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This information is reported to the Web Administrator who uses the information to analyse the number of users to different areas of the site and to make sure that this site is serving as a useful, effective information source. Neither cookies nor web beacons collect personal information such as your name or e-mail address. You may reject cookies as most browsers permit individuals to decline cookies. Under certain circumstances users may be denied access to some parts of this website if their browsers are set to decline cookies.
- Personal Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes e.g. when you register with the website to request future communications about the DPSA’s areas of interest, such as specific DPSA publications or events. The DPSA may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries and to improve the website. When you choose to register online for a DPSA-hosted event, the DPSA will use the information you submit to respond to you. In addition, the Web Administrator(s) may, where necessary, use your information for various website related tasks. The DPSA will ensure that any marketing activities comply with applicable law and that it is implemented with procedures to obtain the necessary consent before sending you emails containing information about the DPSA’s services. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials.
- Disclosure to Third Parties
Although the DPSA may provide users’ information to service providers that handle information on our behalf, it will not share the information with third parties or other public entities for secondary or unrelated purposes unless otherwise disclosed at the point of collection. Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the DPSA or to third parties for the purposes identified above. This will not include transfer to countries without data protection rules similar to those in effect in your country of residence. By providing information to the DPSA through this website, you are consenting to such transfers. Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third parties where necessary or desirable to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or requests or for the purposes identified above.
- Access to Personal Information
If personal information has been submitted to this website, users who wish to review their personal information may do so by requesting such a review through the contact-us link. Users will then be able to access their user profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe at any time. Users who have any problem accessing their profiles, or would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact the web administrator using the relevant contact form or email address. In all cases we will treat requests to access information or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
- Changes to Privacy Policy
The DPSA reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a contract or agreement between the DPSA and any user visiting the website or providing identifying information of any kind.
Severability
These terms of use constitute the entire professional relationship between the DPSA and you, the user of this website. Any failure by the DPSA to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms of use shall in no way constitute a waiver of such right or provision. In the event that any term of use of this website is not fully enforceable or valid for any reason, such term(s) shall be severable from the remaining terms. The remaining terms shall not be affected by such unenforceability or invalidity and shall remain enforceable and applicable.
Updating of these Terms of Use
The DPSA reserves the right to change, modify, add to or remove from portions or the whole of these terms of use from time to time. Changes to these terms of use will take effect upon such changes being posted to this website. It is the user’s obligation to periodically check these terms of use at this website for changes or updates. The user’s continued use of this website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of the user’s acceptance to abide by and be bound by these terms of use, including such changes or updates.
Information about the website and owner
The full name and legal status of the website owner is: The Department of Public Service and Administration, a National Government Department of the Republic of South Africa, as represented by the Director-General of the Department.
The website address of this website is: http://data.gov.za
Postal address
Open Government Partnership South Africa
Department of Public Service and Administration
Private Bag X X916
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Street Address
Batho Pele House
116 Proes Street
Pretoria
South Africa
Telephone No
+27 12 336 1357
Email
webmaster at data.gov.za
