Legal
Compliance Requirements
Flying drones over a South African township is not something you may simply decide to do. Five regulators govern this work. Here is every one of them, and what TAPP has committed to under each.
- 01POPIAProtection of Personal Information Act
- All data and footage handled under POPIA.
- Footage covers public spaces only.
- Stored in encrypted Teraco databases.
- Shared solely with authorised officials.
- Werksmans Attorneys advising.
- 02CAACivil Aviation Authority
- All drone operations approved by CAA.
- Drones and pilots licensed.
- Approved flight paths maintained at all times.
- 03Private Security Industry Regulation ActPSIRA
- TIB contractors operate under PSIRA registration.
- Armed response personnel are registered with PSIRA.
- 04Municipal by-lawsLocal authorities
- Drone flights over townships approved by local authorities.
- Camera placement on public infrastructure authorised by local authorities.
- 05Companies Act / Non-Profit legislationCIPC and SARS
- TAPP NPC compliant with NPC and PBO requirements under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.
Compliance Enquiries
Questions about TAPP's regulatory position, governance or the handling of personal information are welcome, and go straight to the team. Operational detail that could compromise township safety is not discussed over public channels.