A study on information privacy concerns and expectations of demographic groups in South Africa

Globally, there is growing concern over transparency and fairness when processing personal information upholding the privacy of individuals. South Africa faces specific challenges in defining implementing policies guidelines while meeting individuals’ expectations as to how their handled. There limited data available about individual concerns for across demographic groups. Such can aid informing addressing differences sensitivity among demographical groups concerning privacy. This paper explores individuals Africa. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey using Information Privacy Concern Instrument (IPCI) that was developed previous studies line with Protection Personal Act (POPIA) No. 4 2013 found be high Africa, confidence organisations principles low. Statistically significant showed older participants, females white participants had higher than Generation Y males black who more confident principles. A visual index proposed comprehend it monitor change going forward. The recommendations provided serve input further development by stakeholders such African Regulator responsible parties handling considering