# POPIA Guardian > POPIA compliance automation for South African SMEs. Automate data mapping, policy generation, consent management, and DSAR handling. ## Overview POPIA Guardian is a SaaS platform that helps South African businesses comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It automates 80% of compliance work through guided wizards, automated document generation, and real-time monitoring. ## Key Features - **Data Mapping Wizard**: Document all personal information assets in 30 minutes with an 8-step guided process — no legal expertise required - **Policy Generator**: Auto-generate Privacy Policy, PAIA Manual, Consent Forms, and 5 more POPIA-required documents instantly - **Consent Management**: Track and manage consent records with automated opt-in tracking and compliance scoring - **DSAR Portal**: Automated 30-day deadline tracking with structured response workflows for every data subject request - **Breach Response Module**: Structured breach notification workflows with regulatory deadline alerts - **Staff Training Module**: Automated compliance training with progress tracking and certification - **Compliance Score**: Real-time POPIA readiness score with actionable improvement recommendations ## Pricing - **Starter**: R499/month — Data Mapping Wizard, Privacy Policy Generator, Consent Management, Basic compliance score. For sole proprietors and micro businesses. - **Professional**: R1,499/month — Everything in Starter plus PAIA Manual Generator, Breach Response Module, Staff Training Module, Priority support. Best for growing SMEs. - **Enterprise**: R4,999/month — Everything in Professional plus Custom integrations, Dedicated account manager, SLA guarantee, Advanced analytics. For large organisations. All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime. Prices exclude VAT. ## API - Base URL: https://api.popia-guardian.co.za - Authentication: Bearer token (JWT) - Documentation: https://api.popia-guardian.co.za/docs - Rate Limit: 100 requests/minute for authenticated users ## Contact - Email: dread@dreadops.co.za - Website: https://popia-guardian.co.za - Company: DreadOps (Pty) Ltd, South Africa ## Who We Serve South African businesses of all sizes — from sole proprietors to enterprise organisations — across all industries including retail, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and professional services.