08/06/2026
Wondering where to mount your staff clocking terminal? 🤔
How to legally and effectively mount biometric clocks in South Africa.
🤔 To protect your hardware and ensure accurate scanning, following best practices is key for SA businesses! 🇿🇦
If you are using biometrics, you must comply with POPIA regulations since staff data is considered ‘special personal information’.
Here is your compliance and mounting checklist:
📍 POPIA Compliance: Place clear ‘intended use’ signage next to the device, prevent chance viewing from unauthorised passersby, encrypt transmitted data, and ensure terminals are vandal-proof.
☀️ Avoid Glare: Mount face scanners out of direct sunlight—heavy glare can slow down recognition speed.
🚶♂️ Beat the Crowd: Avoid narrow, high-traffic corridors to prevent queuing errors like duplicate clockings or 'buddy-punching'.
📏 Height Matters: Place the screen at waist-to-chest height (+/- 1.2m to 1.5m) for comfortable scanning, whether staff are standing or seated in a wheelchair.
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