Report a data/security breach

Any person who knows or reasonably believes that a breach of the security of personal identifiable information has occurred should report their concern to the University as soon as possible. Any University employee or student (including student leadership) with a responsibility for data protection must report known or suspected breaches of security of personal identifiable information. These reports will enable the University to investigate and address the concern and to make determinations about appropriate notification to the data subjects concerned, of the personal identifiable information.

This form is for staff, student leadership, students and external NWU stakeholder to report a breach of security. Should you require any assistance with the form, please contact the POPIA task team at POPIA@nwu.ac.za.

POPIA Information:

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) has become fully enforceable on 1 July 2020. All personal identifiable information provided by you shall be treated in accordance with the NWU Personal Information Privacy Policy, NWU Privacy Statement and other related rules and procedures, and only used for the specific identified purpose the information was supplied for.

Report a data breach or suspected data breach here