As you embark on a new journey of kicking off your very own
business, you recognise the vital significance of an online
presence through a website. In your pursuit of crafting the perfect
website, you browse various, similar sites to gather inspiration.
During this process, you come across privacy notices on these
websites, although you scarcely read them. Nevertheless, you decide
to have a privacy notice on your website because it appears
"professional" and nearly everyone else seems to have
one. However, you wonder what a privacy notice actually is as you
ponder the purpose and necessity for your own project.
What is a privacy notice?
A privacy notice is an essential document that informs
individuals who engage with your website about how their personal
data will be processed. Yes, it is mandatory to have one. Section
23 of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) states that:
"A data controller who collects data shall take the
necessary steps to ensure that the
