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- [FACT SHEET: HANDLING OF SECURITY COMPROMISES](https://inforegulator.org.za/2025/08/19/fact-sheet-handling-of-security-compromises/) - Fact Sheet: Handling Of Security Compromises What is a security compromise? POPIA does not define a security compromise. In brief, a security compromise, also known as a data breach in other jurisdictions, is a compromise in the security, confidentiality, integrity or availability of personal information, leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised
- [The Information Regulator's portal for submitting PAIA Annual Reports will soon be open.](https://inforegulator.org.za/2025/03/18/the-information-regulator-to-brief-the-media-on-developments-in-high-level-paia-cases-non-compliance-by-public-bodies-and-progress-on-popia-matters-2/) - In terms of section 32 of PAIA, the Information Officer (IO) of every public body must annually submit to the Regulator a report in respect of access to information requests received and processed by the public body. Furthermore, and in accordance with section 83(4) of PAIA, the Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information - In terms of section 32 of PAIA, the Information Officer (IO) of every public body must annually submit to the Regulator a report in respect of access to information requests received and processed by the public body. Furthermore, and in accordance with section 83(4) of PAIA, the Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information
- [International Data Privacy Day](https://inforegulator.org.za/2024/02/02/international-data-privacy-day/) - Events - Addressing issues of Mis- and Disinformation during the election period in commemoration of International Data Privacy Day.

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- [Home](https://inforegulator.org.za/) - POPIA FORMS PAIA FORMS Contact About the Regulator The Information Regulator (South Africa) is an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. It is subject only to the law and the constitution and it is accountable to the national assembly.The information regulator is, among
- [Speeches](https://inforegulator.org.za/speeches/) - 2025 2024 2017 Media briefing address: Adv Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator: Information Regulator presents high-level cases on POPIA and PAIA and other legislative developments – 13 November 2025 Media briefing address: Chairperson - Adv. Pansy Tlakula: Information Regulator presents developments on high-level PAIA cases, non-compliance by public bodies and progress on POPIA
- [Media Statements](https://inforegulator.org.za/media-statements/) - Media Statements 2025 Media Statements 2024 Media Statements 2023 Media Statements 2022 Media Statements 2021 Media Statements 2025 Media Statements Media Invite : Information Regulator to host Media Briefing on key POPIA and PAIA matters. 11 November 2025 Media Statement: Court reserves judgement on the matter of the publication of Matric results. 28 October 2025.
- [Strategic Reports](https://inforegulator.org.za/strategic-reports/) - Annual Reports Annual Performance Plans Strategic Plans Annual Reports Annual Report 2024/2025 financial year Annual Report 2023/24 Annual Report 2022/23 Annual Report for 2021/22 Annual Report for 2020/21 Annual Report for 2019/20 Presentation of the Annual Report for 2018/19 for the Information Regulator to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services by Adv. P.
- [Enforcement Notices](https://inforegulator.org.za/enforcement-notices/) - Enforcement Notice WhatsApp Enforcement Notice in terms of Section 95 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. Regulations relating to the Protection of Personal Information 2018.[Regulation 12(2)(c)] 16 April 2025 Department Of Education Enforcement Notice in terms of section 95 of the protection of personal information act 4 of 2013. Regulations relating to
- [Research Reports](https://inforegulator.org.za/research-reports/) - POPIA Reports PAIA Reports Summary Report: A Public Opinion Survey on Awareness about the Right to Privacy as it relates to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 – March 2023 Summary Report: A Public Opinion Survey on Awareness about the Right of Access to Information as it relates to the Promotion of
- [Resource Center](https://inforegulator.org.za/resource-center/) - Resource Center Newsletters ICIC Special Edition Newsletter. Brochures and Flyers Be Good and Do Good poster. Commit to safeguarding the privacy of your information. The POPIA and PAIA complaints process What you need to know about POPIA and PAIA English isiXhosa The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) simplified PAIA for officials PAIA for the
- [Who makes an application to process Special Personal Information?](https://inforegulator.org.za/popia/) - Protection of Personal Information Public and Private bodies are required to register with the Information Regulator their Information Officers as outlined in section 55 of POPIA. Who should be registered as an Information Officer? Information Officers are, by virtue of their positions, appointed automatically in terms of PAIA and POPIA. Information Officers of public and
- [Gallery](https://inforegulator.org.za/gallery/) - 2023 2022 International Data Privacy Day 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit Signing Ceremony on the MOU between the Information Regulator & Data Protection Office of Mauritius Community Engagement on POPIA and PAIA, Giyani The 14th edition of the International Conference for Information Commissioners (ICIC) UNESCO's IDUAI Meeting in Oxford International Data Privacy Day POPIA and
- [RFQ](https://inforegulator.org.za/rfq/) - Documents Required Download SBD 4 Download SBD 6.1 Download SBD 6.2 Annex-c Submission of quotations and supporting documents must be via email to: SCM@INFOREGULATOR.ORG.ZA List of RFQs List of Expired RFQs RFQ Name Advertised Date Closing Date Contact Person Download Request to appoint a service provider for provision of vulnerability Assessments and penetration testing 13
- [Government Gazettes](https://inforegulator.org.za/government-gazettes/) - 2000 2003 2005 2011 2013 2015 2017 2018 2019 2021 2023 2025 GG 21362, Notice 2555: The implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, 7 July 2000 GG 25142, Notice 938: Designation of Magistrates' Courts under the definition of "Court" in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2
- [Procurement](https://inforegulator.org.za/procurement-3/)
- [Vacancies](https://inforegulator.org.za/vacancies/) - Directions to Applicants: Applicants should use the application form of employment for the Regulator Applications with an incorrect application form will not be considered. Application forms with incorrect reference number will not be considered Please ensure that the form is signed and dated before you submit your application. Please use your signature or valid e-signature
- [Procurement](https://inforegulator.org.za/procurement-2/)
- [PAIA annual Report](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia-annual-report/) - PAIA Annual Reports The Information Regulator (“Regulator”) is a schedule 3A National Public Entity and an independent statutory body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”). The Regulator is, among others, empowered to monitor and enforce compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions
- [PAIA](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia/) - Promotion of Access to Information Act PAIA Guides PAIA Manual Templates Procedures PAIA Guides Forms Information Regulator PAIA Manuals FAQs Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, as amended [Oct 2021].This Guide will specifically assist a person on how to access his/her personal information in terms of
- [Ms Zulu has more than 25 experience in finance.](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/ms-glen-zulu/) - Ms Glen Zulu Chief Financial Officer Expertise: Chief Financial Officer Ms Glen Zulu is the Chief Financial Officer at the Information Regulator. She holds an MBA degree in Finance from Regent Business School and a B. Com degree from the University of the North Qwaqwa Branch, now regarded as the University of the Free State.
- [Acts](https://inforegulator.org.za/acts/) - POPIA The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013) Protection of Personal Information Act: Commencement of certain sections (English / Afrikaans), GG 43461, RG 11136, P 21, 22 Jun 2020.Sections 2 to 38; 55 to 109; 111; and 114(1), (2) and (3) shall commence on 01 July 2020 and sections 110 and
- [Executives](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/) - ExecutiveS Mr. Mosalanyane Mosala Chief Executive Officer Read More Ms. Glen Zulu Chief Financial Officer Read More Mr. Mukelani Dimba Executive: Education and Communication Read More Adv Tshepo Boikanyo Executive: Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Read More Vacant Executive: Corporate Services Read More Vacant Executive: Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Read More
- [The Right to Know, The Right to Live](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/ms-alison-tilley/) - Ms. Alison Tilley Part-time Member Expertise: Attorney Alison Tilley is an attorney, specialising in transparency and accountability issues. She has litigated on transparency and whistleblowing issues in a number of High Court matters, the Labour Court, the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal. She was formerly the director of the Open Democracy Advice Centre. She
- [Mr Mfana Gwala](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/adv-mfana-gwala/) - Mr. Mfana Gwala Part-time Member Expertise:Commissioner for the Small Claims Court Mfana Gwala holds a Baccalaureus Procurationis (B.Proc.) degree from the University of South Africa. An admitted attorney with the right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa. He has practiced as an attorney since 2010. He has a strong background in litigation
- [member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/adv-p-tlakula/) - Adv Pansy Tlakula Chairperson Current: Chairperson of the Information Regulator (South Africa) since 2016. Expertise: Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights Adv. Tlakula studied a Bachelor of Law (B.Proc) at the University of the North (now known as the University of Limpopo), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at the University of the
- [Adv Lebogang Stroom](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/adv-lebogang-stroom/) - Adv Lebogang Stroom Full-time Member Expertise: Advocate of the High Court of South Africa Adv. Lebogang Stroom completed her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria (UP). She began her career as a Candidate Attorney at Hack, Stupel and Ross Attorneys in Pretoria where she completed her articles of clerkship and was subsequently admitted as an
- [Mr. Mukelani Dimba](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/mr-mukelani-dimba/) - Mr. Mukelani Dimba Executive: Education and Communication Expertise: Education and Communication Mukelani Dimba is the Executive for Education and Communication at the Information Regulator. He is a policy specialist with a focus on transparency and anti-corruption and has technical expertise in the thematic areas of information rights law, transparency, accountability, opens contracting, multi-stakeholder initiatives, strategic
- [Mr Mosalanyane Mosala](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/mr-mosalanyane-mosala/) - Mr Mosalanyane Mosala Chief Executive Officer Expertise: Chief Executive Officer Mr Mosalanyane Mosala has more than 42 years of experience in the public sector. 17 years were spent at coalface of service delivery from 1983 to 2000. He worked as a teacher, Deputy Principal and Principal at various institutions around Bloemfontein. On 1 August 2000,
- [legislative framework that govern them and a contravention](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/adv-tshepo-boikanyo/) - Adv Tshepo Boikanyo Executive: Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Expertise: Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Adv. Tshepo Boikanyo holds a B Juris and an LLB from the University of the Northwest and a Masters's Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from Unisa. Prior to joining the Information Regulator Adv Boikanyo served as a Senior Prosecutor (Johannesburg),
- [Members](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/) - MEMBERS of the Information Regulator Adv Pansy Tlakula Chairperson Read more Adv Lebogang Stroom Full-Time Member Read more Ms Alison Tilley Part-Time Member Read more Mr Mfana Gwala Part-Time Member read more Vacant Full-Time Member read more
- [Contact](https://inforegulator.org.za/contact-us/) - Contact Us Please call or email us for general enquires General enquiries 📞 Toll Free :0800 017 160 📞 Landline :010 023 5200 📧 enquiries@inforegulator.org.za iSupport iSupport iSupport is the Information Regulator's central helpdesk platform, created to streamline the handling of general queries from the public. Whether someone is seeking clarity on POPIA or PAIA,
- [Client Portal](https://inforegulator.org.za/clients-3/)
- [Client Portal](https://inforegulator.org.za/clients/)
- [Client Portal](https://inforegulator.org.za/clients-2/)
- [RFI](https://inforegulator.org.za/rfi/) - Documents Required Download SBD 4 Download SBD 6.1 The SBD documents should be submitted with the RFI at email tenders@infoRegulator.org.za List of RFIs RFI Name Advertised Date Closed Date Contact Person Download Request for information (RFI): RFI 02-2025 Request for information (RFI) for the appointment of a service Provider for the development of norms and standards for
- [Media Centre](https://inforegulator.org.za/media/) - Media Statements Videos Speeches Gallery Events Audio Articles Research Reports Resource Center
- [Tenders](https://inforegulator.org.za/tenders/) - Advertised Tenders Bids Received Awarded Tenders Cancelled Tenders Advertised Tenders Bid proposals Bid Number Briefing Session Contact Person RFB Issue Date: Closing Date Q & A Bids Received bid proposals Bid Number Briefing Session Closing Date RFB 01 2025 Appointment Of Service Provider To Provide Cloud Hosting For Period Of 36 Months To The Information - 23
- [Current Tenders](https://inforegulator.org.za/current-tenders/)
- [Complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/complaints/) - Lodging a complaint POPIA Any person may submit a complaint to the Regulator in the prescribed manner and form alleging interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject. Should you feel that your personal information has been violated, a complaint to the Regulator must be made in writing. Should for any
- [Legal](https://inforegulator.org.za/legal/) - Litigations judgments Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Financial Mail and Others v South African Revenue Service and Others (CCT 365/21) [2023] ZACC 13; 2023 (8) BCLR 905 (CC) My Vote Counts NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (13372/2016) [2017] ZAWCHC 105 (27 September 2017)This application is brought in terms of Section 172(2) of the Constitution of
- [About](https://inforegulator.org.za/about-2/) - Welcome to the official website of the Information Regulator of South Africa The Information Regulator (South Africa) is an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. It is subject only to the law and the constitution and it is accountable to the national assembly.The
- [Adv Collen Weapond](https://inforegulator.org.za/members-2/adv-collen-weapond-2/) - Adv Collen WeapondFull-time Member Expertise: Member of Council of the Heraldry Council. Johannes Collen Weapond is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. His areas of specialization include information technology, risk management, forensic investigation, compliance management, business management as well as law with a specialization in the law of contracts. Amongst other Johannes
- [Guidance Notes](https://inforegulator.org.za/guidance-notes/) - Guidance note on direct marketing in terms of the Protection Of Personal Information Act of 2013 (POPIA) The purpose of this Guidance Note is to guide the responsible parties on how to comply with POPIA when processing personal information of data subjects for direct marketing by means of unsolicited non-electronic communications in terms of sections
- [Members](https://inforegulator.org.za/members/) - Members of the Information Regulator Adv Pansy Tlakula Chairperson Adv Lebogang Stroom-Nzama Full-time Member Adv Collen Weapond Full-time Member Ms Alison Tilley Part-time Member Mr Mfana Gwala Part-time Member
- [Home Update](https://inforegulator.org.za/home-2/) - Registration Portal POPIA Forms PAIA Forms Contact Know About Us The Information Regulator (South Africa) is an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the protection of personal information act 4 of 2013. It is subject only to the law and the constitution and it is accountable to the national assembly. The Information
- [Portal](https://inforegulator.org.za/portal-posts/) - Protection of Personal Information Public and Private bodies are required to register with the Information Regulator their Information Officers as outlined in section 55 of POPIA Who should be registered as an Information Officer? Information Officers are, by virtue of their positions, appointed automatically in terms of PAIA and POPIA. Information Officers of public and
- [Videos](https://inforegulator.org.za/videos-posts/) - Our Youtube Channel [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=UUZeYaiwMa2iO0DhmN714K_A&layout=gallery[/embedyt]
- [eService Portal](https://inforegulator.org.za/information-officers/) - Registration Portal under construction. Guidance Note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers, 01 Apr 2021The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide guidance and procedures for the obligations and liabilities of Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers, registration of Information Officers with the Information Regulator, updating the details of Information Officers, designation of
- [PAIA Annual Reports](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia/paia-annual-reports/) - PAIA Annual Reports The Information Regulator (“Regulator”) is a schedule 3A National Public Entity and an independent statutory body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”). The Regulator is, among others, empowered to monitor and enforce compliance by public and private bodies with the provisions
- [Prior Authorisation](https://inforegulator.org.za/prior-authorisation/) - This Guidance Note is issued to guide responsible parties who are currently processing or intend to process personal information which is subject to prior authorization to ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Guidance Note on applications for Prior Authorisation (Revised) Guidance Note on applications
- [Information Regulator PAIA Manuals](https://inforegulator.org.za/information-regulator-paia-manuals/) - Information Regulator's PAIA Manual prepared in terms of Section 14 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, as amended June 2021 to facilitate the public’s access to information held by the Regulator English - Sesotho - Afrikaans
- [Mr Ntsumbedzeni Nemasisi](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/mr-ntsumbedzeni-nemasisi/) - Mr Ntsumbedzeni NemasisiExecutive: Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Expertise: Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Mr Ntsumbedzeni Nemasisi completed his LLB Degree from the University of Limpopo in 2003 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in January 2006. He obtained his right of appearance in the High
- [Ms Hellen Shube](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives-2/ms-hellen-shube/) - Ms Hellen ShubeExecutive: Corporate Services Expertise: Corporate Services Hellen Shube holds a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa, Honour’s Degree in Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Johannesburg as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of the North, now known as the
- [Codes of Conducts](https://inforegulator.org.za/codes-of-conducts/) - Notices Approved Codes of Conduct Guidelines Notices In terms of the provisions of section 61 (2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No 4 of 2013, the Information Regulator gives notice that is in receipt of a codes of conduct from: Proposed Code of Conduct by the Residential Communities Council (RCC) – 08
- [To be tested](https://inforegulator.org.za/to-be-tested/) - Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 & Regulations Search See All Results Codes of Conducts Exemptions Prior Authorisation Guidance Notes Forms FAQ About POPIA Content goes here for visiting the "Quick access" section. This compilation of all the chapters in the Act has been compiled for your convenience to offer you more information
- [About](https://inforegulator.org.za/about/) - Welcome to the official website of the Information Regulator of South Africa. The Information Regulator (South Africa) is an independent body established in terms of section 39 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. It is subject only to the law and the constitution and it is accountable to the national assembly.The
- [Litigations](https://inforegulator.org.za/litigations/) - Judgments Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd t/a Financial Mail and Others v South African Revenue Service and Others (CCT 365/21) [2023] ZACC 13; 2023 (8) BCLR 905 (CC) My Vote Counts NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (13372/2016) [2017] ZAWCHC 105 (27 September 2017)This application is brought in terms of Section
- [Test Test Tes](https://inforegulator.org.za/test-test-tes/)
- [Acts - Old](https://inforegulator.org.za/acts-old/) - POPIA The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act 4 of 2013) Protection of Personal Information Act: Commencement of certain sections (English / Afrikaans), GG 43461, RG 11136, P 21, 22 Jun 2020. Sections 2 to 38; 55 to 109; 111; and 114(1), (2) and (3) shall commence on 01 July 2020 and sections 110
- [Website Terms and Conditions of Use](https://inforegulator.org.za/website-terms-and-conditions-of-use/) - These Terms and Conditions (“the Terms and Conditions”) govern your (“the User”) use of the (INFORMATION REGULATOR (SOUTH AFRICA)) (“Provider”) website located at the domain name (WWW.INFOREGULATOR.ORG.ZA) (“the Website”). By accessing and using the Website, the User agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions set out in this legal notice. If the User
- [PAIA Guidelines](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia-guidelines/) - PAIA Guides PAIA Manual Templates Procedures PAIA Guides Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, as amended [Oct 2021]. This Guide will specifically assist a person on how to access his/her personal information in terms of s23 of POPIA. PAIA Guides in other Languages Afrikaans – isiNdebele
- [Audio](https://inforegulator.org.za/audio/) - Educating the public on POPIA and PAIA (Radio Riverside 7 July 2022) - SetswanaEducating the public on POPIA and PAIA (Radio Riverside 7 July 2022) - Setswana
- [PAIA Forms](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia-forms/) - Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Forms Form 01: Request for a Guide from the Regulator [Regulation 2] Form 01: Request for a Copy of the Guide from an Information Officer [Regulations 3] Form 02: Request for Access to Record [Regulation 7] Form 03: Outcome of request and of fees payable [Regulation 8] Form 04:
- [Rules of Procedures](https://inforegulator.org.za/rules-of-procedures/) - Rules of Procedure Rules of Procedure Relating to the manner in which a complaint or any matter in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 04 Of 2013 (“POPIA”) must be referred to and considered for finding, and recommendation by the Enforcement Committee (includes Government Notice on POPIA Rules of Procedure), 16 Feb 2023.
- [News](https://inforegulator.org.za/news/) - July 10, 2020 In News Comment off 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners ( ICDPPC) in Brussels from 22-25 October 2018 Continue Reading July 9, 2020 In News Comment off Information Regulator to promote access, protection of personal info Continue Reading October 22, 2018 In News Comment off Information Regulator meets with
- [Past Events](https://inforegulator.org.za/past-events/) - International Day for Universal Access to Information Public Hearings on license feea and copyright royalties in the music industry, 2 & 3 August 2022 International Day for Human Right and PAIA Webinar, 10 December 2021PAIA Presentation-International Human Rights Day Webinar International Day for Human Right and PAIA Webinar, 10 December 2021PAIA manual extension date is
- [PAIA Form 5](https://inforegulator.org.za/paia-form-5/) - COMPLAINT FORM FORM 5[Regulation 10] NOTE: This form is designed to assist the Requester or Third Party (hereinafter referred to as “the Complainant”) inrequesting a review of a Public or Private Body’s response or non-response to a request for access to recordsunder the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000)
- [POPIA Form 5](https://inforegulator.org.za/popia-form-5/) - FORM 5 COMPLAINT REGARDING INTERFERENCE WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION/COMPLAINT REGARDING DETERMINATION OF AN ADJUDICATOR IN TERMS OF SECTION 74 OF THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, 2013(ACT NO. 4 OF 2013) REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION, 2017 [Regulation 7]
- [FAQ](https://inforegulator.org.za/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions if you cannot find the answer below, please use the contact form. Who is an Information Officer? The head of the organisation by default but the head can delegate the roles to anyone in the organisation(annexure C to be signed by the head of the organisation and by the person delegated) When
- [International Day for Universal Access to Information](https://inforegulator.org.za/international-day-for-universal-access-to-information/) - Upcoming Events About the event The Information Regulator in partnership with the City of Johannesburg will host the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) community engagement session, on 28 September 2022 at the Orlando East Communal Hall, Soweto. In line with the international theme, the Regulator will host the engagement under the theme,
- [Committees](https://inforegulator.org.za/committees/) - Terms of Reference for Committees The Terms of Reference for the Enforcement Committee, 26 July 2022 The Complaints and Dispute Resolution Committee, signed 18 April 2017 The Corporate Services Committee, signed 18 April 2017 The Enforcement Committee, signed 18 April 2017 The Legal and Compliance Committee, signed 18 April 2017 The Outreach and Research Committee,
- [POPIA Forms](https://inforegulator.org.za/popia-forms/) - Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Forms FORM SCN1 - Security Compromises Notification - Fillable Form Guidelines on completing a Security Compromise Notification ito Section 22 POPIA Form 1: Objection to the Processing of Personal Information Form 2: Request for Correction or Deletion of Personal Information or Destroying or Deletion of Record of Personal Information Form
- [Public Hearing Invitation](https://inforegulator.org.za/public-hearing-invitation/) - Upcoming Events Register Here Download full invitation About the event As a stakeholder who advocates for human rights and social justice. The Information Regulator cordially invites you to the Public Hearings into allegations of refusal of access to the records relating to the payment of the license fees and copyright royalties collected by RISA audiovisual
- [Test111](https://inforegulator.org.za/test111/) - Click to Register
- [Information Regulator Media briefing 29 June 2022](https://inforegulator.org.za/information-regulator-media-briefing-29-june-2022/) - Back to Gallery
- [Training of Information Officers and Deputy information officers at Nkangala District Municipality 10 June 2022](https://inforegulator.org.za/training-of-information-officers-and-deputy-information-officers-at-nkangala-district-municipality-10-june-2022/) - Back to Gallery
- [POPIA and PAIA Awareness Programme in Senwabarwana, Limpopo](https://inforegulator.org.za/popia-and-paia-awareness-programme-in-senwabarwana-limpopo/) - Back to Gallery
- [POPIA and PAIA awareness for children as part of Child Protection week 2022 at Mc Auley House](https://inforegulator.org.za/popia-and-paia-awareness-for-children-as-part-of-child-protection-week-2022-at-mc-auley-house/) - Back to Gallery
- [Update](https://inforegulator.org.za/update/)
- [Executives](https://inforegulator.org.za/executives/) - Executive Management of the Information Regulator Mr. Mukelani Dimba Executive: Education and Communication Adv Dirontsho Mohale Executive: Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Mr Ntsumbedzeni Nemasisi Executive: Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Ms Hellen Shube Executive: Corporate Services Vacant Chief Financial Officer Mr Mosalanyane Mosala Chief Executive Officer
- [General Notices](https://inforegulator.org.za/general-notices/)
- [Exemptions](https://inforegulator.org.za/exemptions/) - POPIA prescribes the eight (8) conditions for the lawful processing of personal information by or for a responsible party. These conditions are not applicable to the processing of personal information to the extent that such processing is exempted in terms of section 37 or 38, from one or more of the conditions concerned in relation
- [Procurement](https://inforegulator.org.za/procurement/) - Bids Request for Quotations General Conditions of Contracts
- [Website Privacy Statement](https://inforegulator.org.za/website-privacy-statement/)
- [Documents](https://inforegulator.org.za/documents/)
- [Documents](https://inforegulator.org.za/document/) - Policies, Plans & Terms of Reference January 17, 2022 Codes of Conduct January 17, 2022 Guidelines, Guidance Notes and Notices – POPIA September 22, 2021 Government Gazettes October 26, 2021 Legislation, Invites to Comment, Rules & Relevant Judgments July 24, 2020 CEO’s Pledge July 24, 2020 More Documents
- [Thematics](https://inforegulator.org.za/thematics/)
- [Documents list](https://inforegulator.org.za/documents-list/)
- [jobs](https://inforegulator.org.za/jobs/)
- [Media Statements Archive](https://inforegulator.org.za/media-statements-archive/) - Notice: Commencement of the Regulations issued in terms of Section 112(2) , 22 Feb 2021A notice will appear in the Government Gazette proclaiming the commencement of the Regulations issued in terms of Section 112(2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) as follows:a) Regulation 4 will be effective on
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## knowledge-base

- [Section 54 Duty of confidentiality](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-54/) - Section 54 Duty of confidentiality A person acting on behalf or under the direction of the Regulator, must, both during or after his or her term of office or employment, treat as confidential the personal information which comes to his or her knowledge in the course of the performance of his or her official duties, except if
- [Section 20 Information processed by operator or person acting under authority](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-20/) - Section 20 Information processed by operator or person acting under authority An operator or anyone processing personal information on behalf of a responsible party or an operator, must— (a) process such information only with the knowledge or authorisation of the responsible party; and (b) treat personal information which comes to their knowledge as confidential and
- [Section 19 Security measures on integrity and confidentiality of personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-19/) - Section 19 Security measures on integrity and confidentiality of personal information A responsible party must secure the integrity and confidentiality of personal information in its possession or under its control by taking appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent— (a)loss of, damage to or unauthorised destruction of personal information; and (b)unlawful access to or
- [Section 15 Further processing to be compatible with purpose of collection](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-15/) - Section 15 Further processing to be compatible with purpose of collection Further processing of personal information must be in accordance or compatible with the purpose for which it was collected in terms of section 13. To assess whether further processing is compatible with the purpose of collection, the responsible party must take account of— (a) the
- [Section 9 Lawfulness of processing](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-9/) - Section 9 Lawfulness of processing Personal information must be processed— (a)lawfully; and(b)in a reasonable manner that does not infringe the privacy of the data subject
- [Section 18 Notification to data subject when collecting personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-18/) - If personal information is collected, the responsible party must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that the data subject is aware of— (a)the information being collected and where the information is not collected from the data subject, the source from which it is collected; (b)the name and address of the responsible party; (c)the purpose for which the
- [Section 6 Exclusions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-6/) - Section 6 Exclusions (1) This Act does not apply to the processing of personal information— (a) in the course of a purely personal or household activity; (b) that has been de-identified to the extent that it cannot be re-identified again; (c) by or on behalf of a public body— (i) which involves national security, including
- [Section 5 Rights of data subjects](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-5/) - Section 5 Rights of data subjects A data subject has the right to have his, her or its personal information processed in accordance with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information as referred to in Chapter 3, including the right— (a) to be notified that — (i) personal information about him, her or it
- [Section 3 Application and interpretation of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-3/) - Section 3 Application and interpretation of Act This Act applies to the processing of personal information— (a) entered in a record by or for a responsible party by making use of automated or non-automated means: Provided that when the recorded personal information is processed by non-automated means, it forms part of a filing system or
- [Section 2 Purpose of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-2/) - Section 2 Purpose of Act The purpose of this Act is to — (1) give effect to the constitutional right to privacy, by safeguarding personal information when processed by a responsible party, subject to justifiable limitations that are aimed at— (a) balancing the right to privacy against other rights, particularly the right of access to
- [Section 14 Retention and restriction of records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-14/) - Section 14 Retention and restriction of records Subject to subsections (2) and (3), records of personal information must not be retained any longer than is necessary for achieving the purpose for which the information was collected or subsequently processed, unless— (a) retention of the record is required or authorised by law; (b) the responsible party
- [Section 12 Collection directly from data subject](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-12/) - Section 12 Collection directly from data subject Personal information must be collected directly from the data subject, except as otherwise provided for in subsection (2). It is not necessary to comply with subsection (1) if— (a) the information is contained in or derived from a public record or has deliberately been made public by the
- [Section 11 Consent, justification and objection](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-11/) - Section 11 Consent, justification and objection Personal information may only be processed if— (a) the data subject or a competent person where the data subject is a child consents to the processing; (b) processing is necessary to carry out actions for the conclusion or performance of a contract to which the data subject is party; (c) processing complies with an
- [Section 7 Exclusion for journalistic, literary or artistic purposes](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-7/) - Section 7 Exclusion for journalistic, literary or artistic purposes This Act does not apply to the processing of personal information solely for the purpose of journalistic, literary or artistic expression to the extent that such an exclusion is necessary to reconcile, as a matter of public interest, the right to privacy with the right to
- [Section 4 Lawful processing of personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-4/) - Section 4 Lawful processing of personal information The conditions for the lawful processing of personal information by or for a responsible party are the following: (a)‘‘Accountability’’, as referred to in section 8; (b)‘‘Processing limitation’’, as referred to in sections 9 to 12; (c)‘‘Purpose specification’’, as referred to in sections 13 and 14; (d)‘‘Further processing limitation’’, as referred to in section 15; (e)‘‘Information quality’’,
- [Quick Access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/quick-access/) - Quick Access Thank you for taking the time to visit the "Quick Access" section. Within this section, you will find a compilation of all the chapters in both Acts, namely the POPIA and PAIA. These compilations have been carefully put together to provide you with utmost convenience. By using this resource, you will be able
- [ACT summary and preamble](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/act-summary-and-preamble/) - ACT summary and preamble To give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights; to provide that the Information Regulator, established in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, must
- [Section 53 Protection of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-53/) - Section 53 Protection of Regulator Any person acting on behalf or under the direction of the Regulator, is not civilly or criminally liable for anything done in good faith in the exercise or performance or purported exercise or performance of any power, duty or function of the Regulator in terms of this Act or the Promotion of
- [Section 52 Funds](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-52/) - Section 52 Funds Funds of the Regulator consist of— such sums of money that Parliament appropriates annually, for the use of the Regulator as may be necessary for the proper exercise, performance and discharge, by the Regulator, of its powers, duties and functions under this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act; and
- [Section 51 Meetings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-51/) - Section 51 Meetings of Regulator Meetings of the Regulator must be held at the times and places determined by the Chairperson of the Regulator. Three members of the Regulator constitute a quorum for a meeting. The Chairperson may regulate the proceedings at meetings as he or she may think fit and must keep minutes of
- [Section 50 Establishment of Enforcement Committee](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-50/) - Section 50 Establishment of Enforcement Committee The Regulator must establish an Enforcement Committee which must consist of— at least one member of the Regulator; and such other persons appointed by the Regulator, as referred to in section 47(7), for the period determined by the Regulator. The Regulator must— in consultation with the Chief Justice and Minister,
- [Section 49 Committees of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-49/) - Section 49 Committees of Regulator The Regulator may, if it considers it necessary for the proper performance of its functions establish one or more committees, which must consist of— such members of the Regulator as the Regulator may designate; or such members of the Regulator as the Regulator may designate and other persons appointed by
- [Section 48 Powers, duties and functions of chief executive officer](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-48/) - Section 48 Powers, duties and functions of chief executive officer The chief executive officer— is the head of administration and the accounting officer, as referred to in section 52(3), of the Regulator; may appoint a senior member of staff as acting chief executive officer as referred to in section 47(2); is responsible for the— management of the
- [Section 47 Staff](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-47/) - Section 47 Staff The Regulator must establish its own administration to assist it in the performance of its functions and to this end the Regulator must appoint, or secure the secondment in terms of subsection (6) of— a suitably qualified and experienced person as chief executive officer of the Regulator for the purpose of assisting the Regulator,
- [Section 46 Remuneration, allowances, benefits and privileges of members](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-46/) - Section 46 Remuneration, allowances, benefits and privileges of members A member of the Regulator or a person referred to in section 49(1)(b) or 50(1)(b) who is not subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Proclamation No. 103 of 1994), or who is not a judge of the High Court of South Africa or a magistrate will
- [Section 45 Conflict of interest](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-45/) - Section 45 Conflict of interest If any member of the Regulator or any person appointed by the Regulator in terms of this Act has a material interest in any matter which could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties in terms of this Act or the Promotion of Access to Information Act, he or
- [Section 44 Regulator to have regard to certain matters](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-44/) - Section 44 Regulator to have regard to certain matters In the performance of its functions, and the exercise of its powers, under this Act the Regulator must— have due regard to the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information as referred to in Chapter 3; have due regard for the protection of all human rights
- [ACT](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/act/) - ACT To promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information
- [Section 13 Collection for specific purpose](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-13/) - Section 13 Collection for specific purpose Personal information must be collected for a specific, explicitly defined and lawful purpose related to a function or activity of the responsible party. Steps must be taken in accordance with section 18(1) to ensure that the data subject is aware of the purpose of the collection of the information unless
- [Section 16 Quality of information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-16/) - Section 16 Quality of information A responsible party must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that the personal information is complete, accurate, not misleading and updated where necessary. In taking the steps referred to in subsection (1), the responsible party must have regard to the purpose for which personal information is collected or further processed.
- [Section 17 Documentation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-17/) - Section 17 Documentation A responsible party must maintain the documentation of all processing operations under its responsibility as referred to in section 14 or 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- [Section 21 Security measures regarding information processed by operator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-21/) - Section 21 Security measures regarding information processed by operator A responsible party must, in terms of a written contract between the responsible party and the operator, ensure that the operator which processes personal information for the responsible party establishes and maintains the security measures referred to in section 19. The operator must notify the responsible party immediately
- [Section 22 Notification of security compromises](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-22-notification-of-security-compromises/) - Section 22 Notification of security compromises Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that the personal information of a data subject has been accessed or acquired by any unauthorised person, the responsible party must notify— the Regulator; and subject to subsection (3), the data subject, unless the identity of such data subject cannot be established. The
- [Section 23 Access to personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-23/) - Section 23 Access to personal information A data subject, having provided adequate proof of identity, has the right to— request a responsible party to confirm, free of charge, whether or not the responsible party holds personal information about the data subject; and request from a responsible party the record or a description of the personal
- [Section 24 Correction of personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-24/) - Section 24 Correction of personal information A data subject may, in the prescribed manner, request a responsible party to— correct or delete personal information about the data subject in its possession or under its control that is inaccurate, irrelevant, excessive, out of date, incomplete, misleading or obtained unlawfully; or destroy or delete a record of
- [Section 25 Manner of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-25/) - Section 25 Manner of access The provisions of sections 18 and 53 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act apply to requests made in terms of section 23 of this Act.
- [Section 26 Prohibition on processing of special personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-26/) - Section 26 Prohibition on processing of special personal information A responsible party may, subject to section 27, not process personal information concerning— the religious or philosophical beliefs, race or ethnic origin, trade union membership, political persuasion, health or sex life or biometric information of a data subject; or the criminal behaviour of a data subject to
- [Section 27 General authorisation concerning special personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-27/) - Section 27 General authorisation concerning special personal information The prohibition on processing personal information, as referred to in section 26, does not apply if the— processing is carried out with the consent of a data subject referred to in section 26; processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of a right or obligation in law;
- [Section 115 Short title and commencement](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-115/) - Section 115 Short title and commencement This Act is called the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, and commences on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. Different dates of commencement may be determined in respect of different provisions of this Act or in respect of different class or classes of
- [Section 114 Transitional arrangements](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-114/) - Section 114 Transitional arrangements All processing of personal information must within one year after the commencement of this section be made to conform to this Act. The period of one year referred to in subsection (1) may be extended by the Minister, on request or of his or her own accord and after consultation with
- [Section 113 Procedure for making regulations](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-113/) - Section 113 Procedure for making regulations The Minister, before making or amending any regulations referred to in section 112(1), must publish a notice in the Gazette— setting out that draft regulations have been developed; specifying where a copy of the draft regulations may be obtained; and inviting written comments to be submitted on the proposed regulations
- [Section 112 Regulations](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-112/) - Section 112 Regulations The Minister may, subject to section 113, make regulations relating to— the establishment of the Regulator; and fees referred to in section 111(1). The Regulator may, subject to section 113, make regulations relating to— the manner in terms of which a data subject may object to the processing of personal information as referred to in
- [Section 111 Fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-111/) - Section 111 Fees The Minister may, subject to section 113 and after consultation with the Regulator, prescribe fees to be paid by data subjects— to responsible parties as referred to in section 23(1)(b)(ii); and to the Regulator as referred to in section 63(3). Different fees may be prescribed in respect of different categories of responsible parties and data subjects
- [Section 110 Amendment of laws](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-110/) - Section 110 Amendment of laws The laws mentioned in the Schedule are amended to the extent indicated in the third column of the Schedule.
- [Section 109 Administrative fines](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-109/) - Section 109 Administrative fines If a responsible party is alleged to have committed an offence in terms of this Act, the Regulator may cause to be delivered by hand to that person (hereinafter referred to as the infringer) an infringement notice which must contain the particulars contemplated in subsection (2). A notice referred to in subsection (1)
- [Section 108 Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction to impose penalties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-108/) - Section 108 Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction to impose penalties Despite anything to the contrary contained in any other law, a Magistrate’s Court has jurisdiction to impose any penalty provided for in section 107.
- [Section 107 Penalties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-107/) - Section 107 Penalties Any person convicted of an offence in terms of this Act, is liable, in the case of a contravention of— section 100, 103(1), 104(2), 105(1), 106(1), (3) or (4) to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment; or section 59, 101, 102, 103(2) or 104(1), to a fine or to imprisonment
- [Section 106 Unlawful acts by third parties in connection with account number](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-106/) - Section 106 Unlawful acts by third parties in connection with account number A person who knowingly or recklessly, without the consent of the responsible party— obtains or discloses an account number of a data subject; or procures the disclosure of an account number of a data subject to another person, is, subject to subsection (2), guilty of an offence. Whenever a person is charged
- [Section 105 Unlawful acts by responsible party in connection with account number](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-105/) - Section 105 Unlawful acts by responsible party in connection with account number A responsible party who contravenes the provisions of section 8 insofar as those provisions relate to the processing of an account number of a data subject is, subject to subsections (2) and (3), guilty of an offence. The contravention referred to in subsection
- [Section 104 Offences by witnesses](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-104/) - Section 104 Offences by witnesses Any person summoned in terms of section 81 to attend and give evidence or to produce any book, document or object before the Regulator who, without sufficient cause fails— to attend at the time and place specified in the summons; to remain in attendance until conclusion of the proceedings or until he or she
- [Section 103 Failure to comply with enforcement or information notices](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-103/) - Section 103 Failure to comply with enforcement or information notices A responsible party which fails to comply with an enforcement notice served in terms of section 95, is guilty of an offence. A responsible party which, in purported compliance with an information notice served in terms of section 90— makes a statement knowing it to be false;
- [Section 102 Obstruction of execution of warrant](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-102/) - Section 102 Obstruction of execution of warrant Any person who— intentionally obstructs a person in the execution of a warrant issued under section 82; or fails without reasonable excuse to give any person executing such a warrant such assistance as he or she may reasonably require for the execution of the warrant, is guilty of an offence.
- [Section 101 Breach of confidentiality](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-101/) - Section 101 Breach of confidentiality Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 54, is guilty of an offence.
- [Section 100 Obstruction of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-100/) - Section 100 Obstruction of Regulator Any person who hinders, obstructs or unlawfully influences the Regulator or any person acting on behalf of or under the direction of the Regulator in the performance of the Regulator’s duties and functions under this Act, is guilty of an offence.
- [Section 99 Civil remedies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-99/) - Section 99 Civil remedies A data subject or, at the request of the data subject, the Regulator, may institute a civil action for damages in a court having jurisdiction against a responsible party for breach of any provision of this Act as referred to in section 73, whether or not there is intent or negligence on
- [Section 98 Consideration of appeal](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-98/) - Section 98 Consideration of appeal If in an appeal under section 97 the court considers— that the notice or decision against which the appeal is brought is not in accordance with the law; or that the notice or decision involved an exercise of discretion by the Regulator that ought to have been exercised differently, the court must
- [Section 97 Right of appeal](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-97/) - Section 97 Right of appeal A responsible party on whom an information or enforcement notice has been served may, within 30 days of receiving the notice, appeal to the High Court having jurisdiction for the setting aside or variation of the notice. A complainant, who has been informed of the result of the investigation in
- [Section 96 Cancellation of enforcement notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-96/) - Section 96 Cancellation of enforcement notice A responsible party on whom an enforcement notice has been served may, at any time after the expiry of the period during which an appeal may be brought against that notice, apply in writing to the Regulator for the cancellation or variation of that notice on the ground that,
- [Section 95 Enforcement notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-95/) - Section 95 Enforcement notice If the Regulator, after having considered the recommendation of the Enforcement Committee in terms of section 93, is satisfied that a responsible party has interfered or is interfering with the protection of the personal information of a data subject as referred to in section 73, the Regulator may serve the responsible party with
- [Section 94 Parties to be informed of developments during and result of investigation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-94/) - Section 94 Parties to be informed of developments during and result of investigation If an investigation is made following a complaint, and— the Regulator believes that no interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject has taken place and therefore does not serve an enforcement notice; the Regulator has referred the
- [Section 93 Functions of Enforcement Committee](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-93/) - Section 93 Functions of Enforcement Committee The Enforcement Committee— must consider all matters referred to it by the Regulator in terms of section 92 or the Promotion of Access to Information Act and make a finding in respect thereof; and may make any recommendation to the Regulator necessary or incidental to any action that should be taken
- [Section 92 Matters referred to Enforcement Committee](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-92/) - Section 92 Matters referred to Enforcement Committee After completing the investigation of a complaint or other matter in terms of this Act, the Regulator may refer such complaint or other matter to the Enforcement Committee for consideration, a finding in respect of the complaint or other matter and a recommendation in respect of the proposed
- [Section 91 Parties to be informed of result of assessment](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-91/) - Section 91 Parties to be informed of result of assessment After completing the assessment referred to in section 89 the Regulator— must report to the responsible party the results of the assessment and any recommendations that the Regulator considers appropriate; and may, in appropriate cases, require the responsible party, within a specified time, to inform the Regulator
- [Section 90 Information notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-90/) - Section 90 Information notice If the Regulator— has received a request under section 89 in respect of any processing of personal information; or reasonably requires any information for the purpose of determining whether the responsible party has interfered or is interfering with the personal information of a data subject, the Regulator may serve the responsible party with
- [Section 89 Assessment](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-89/) - Section 89 Assessment The Regulator, on its own initiative, or at the request by or on behalf of the responsible party, data subject or any other person must make an assessment in the prescribed manner of whether an instance of processing of personal information complies with the provisions of this Act. The Regulator must make the assessment
- [Section 88 Return of warrants](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-88/) - Section 88 Return of warrants A warrant issued under section 82 must be returned to the court from which it was issued— after being executed; or if not executed within the time authorised for its execution, and the person who has executed the warrant must make an endorsement on it stating what powers have been exercised by him or
- [Section 87 Objection to search and seizure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-87/) - Section 87 Objection to search and seizure If the person in occupation of any premises in respect of which a warrant is issued under this Act objects to the inspection or seizure under the warrant of any material on the ground that it— contains privileged information and refuses the inspection or removal of such article or document,
- [Section 86 Communication between legal adviser and client exempt](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-86/) - Section 86 Communication between legal adviser and client exempt Subject to the provisions of this section, the powers of search and seizure conferred by a warrant issued under section 82 must not be exercised in respect of— any communication between a professional legal adviser and his or her client in connection with the giving of legal advice
- [Section 85 Matters exempt from search and seizure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-85/) - Section 85 Matters exempt from search and seizure If the Regulator has granted an exemption in terms of section 37, the information that is processed in terms of that exemption is not subject to search and seizure empowered by a warrant issued under section 82.
- [Section 84 Execution of warrants](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-84/) - Section 84 Execution of warrants A police officer who is assisting a person authorised to conduct an entry and search in terms of a warrant issued under section 82 may overcome resistance to the entry and search by using such force as is reasonably necessary. A warrant issued under this section must be executed at a reasonable hour unless
- [Section 83 Requirements for issuing of warrant](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-83/) - Section 83 Requirements for issuing of warrant A judge or magistrate must not issue a warrant under section 82 unless satisfied that— the Regulator has given seven days’ notice in writing to the occupier of the premises in question demanding access to the premises; either— access was demanded at a reasonable hour and was unreasonably refused; or
- [Section 82 Issue of warrants](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-82/) - Section 82 Issue of warrants A judge of the High Court, a regional magistrate or a magistrate, if satisfied by information on oath supplied by the Regulator that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that— a responsible party is interfering with the protection of the personal information of a data subject; or an offence under
- [Section 81 Investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-81/) - Section 81 Investigation proceedings of Regulator For the purposes of the investigation of a complaint the Regulator may— summon and enforce the appearance of persons before the Regulator and compel them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce any records and things that the Regulator considers necessary to investigate the complaint,
- [Section 80 Settlement of complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-80/) - Section 80 Settlement of complaints If it appears from a complaint, or any written response made in relation to a complaint under section 79(b)(ii), that it may be possible to secure— a settlement between any of the parties concerned; and if appropriate, a satisfactory assurance against the repetition of any action that is the subject matter
- [Section 78 Referral of complaint to regulatory body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-78/) - Section 78 Referral of complaint to regulatory body If, on receiving a complaint in terms of section 74, the Regulator considers that the complaint relates, in whole or in part, to a matter that is more properly within the jurisdiction of another regulatory body established in terms of any law, the Regulator must forthwith determine whether
- [Section 79 Pre-investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-79/) - Section 79 Pre-investigation proceedings of Regulator Before proceeding to investigate any matter in terms of this Chapter, the Regulator must, in the prescribed manner, inform— the complainant, the data subject to whom the investigation relates (if not the complainant) and any person alleged to be aggrieved (if not the complainant), of the Regulator’s intention to conduct the investigation;
- [Section 77 Regulator may decide to take no action on complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-77/) - Section 77 Regulator may decide to take no action on complaint The Regulator, after investigating a complaint received in terms of section 73, may decide to take no action or, as the case may be, require no further action in respect of the complaint if, in the Regulator’s opinion— the length of time that has elapsed
- [Section 76 Action on receipt of complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-76/) - Section 76 Action on receipt of complaint On receiving a complaint in terms of section 74, the Regulator may— conduct a pre-investigation as referred to in section 79; act, at any time during the investigation and where appropriate, as conciliator in relation to any interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject in
- [Section 75 Mode of complaints to Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-75/) - Section 75 Mode of complaints to Regulator A complaint to the Regulator must be made in writing. The Regulator must give such reasonable assistance as is necessary in the circumstances to enable a person, who wishes to make a complaint to the Regulator, to put the complaint in writing.
- [Section 74 Complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-74/) - Section 74 Complaints Any person may submit a complaint to the Regulator in the prescribed manner and form alleging interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject. A responsible party or data subject may, in terms of section 63(3), submit a complaint to the Regulator in the prescribed manner and form if he, she or it
- [Section 73 Interference with protection of personal information of data subject](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-73/) - Section 73 Interference with protection of personal information of data subject For the purposes of this Chapter, interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject consists, in relation to that data subject, of— any breach of the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information as referred to in Chapter 3; non-compliance with
- [Section 72 Transfers of personal information outside Republic](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-72/) - Section 72 Transfers of personal information outside Republic A responsible party in the Republic may not transfer personal information about a data subject to a third party who is in a foreign country unless— the third party who is the recipient of the information is subject to a law, binding corporate rules or binding agreement which provide
- [Section 70 Directories](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-70/) - Section 71 Automated decision making Subject to subsection (2), a data subject may not be subject to a decision which results in legal consequences for him, her or it, or which affects him, her or it to a substantial degree, which is based solely on the basis of the automated processing of personal information intended to
- [Section 71 Automated decision making](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-71/) - Section 70 Directories A data subject who is a subscriber to a printed or electronic directory of subscribers available to the public or obtainable through directory enquiry services, in which his, her or its personal information is included, must be informed, free of charge and before the information is included in the directory— about the
- [Section 69 Direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-69/) - Section 69 Direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications The processing of personal information of a data subject for the purpose of direct marketing by means of any form of electronic communication, including automatic calling machines, facsimile machines, SMSs or e-mail is prohibited unless the data subject— has given his, her or its consent
- [Section 68 Effect of failure to comply with code of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-68/) - Section 68 Effect of failure to comply with code of conduct If a code issued under section 60 is in force, failure to comply with the code is deemed to be a breach of the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information referred to in Chapter 3 and is dealt with in terms of Chapter 10.
- [Section 67 Review of operation of approved code of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-67/) - Section 67 Review of operation of approved code of conduct The Regulator may, on its own initiative, review the operation of an approved code of conduct. The Regulator may do one or more of the following for the purposes of the review: Consider the process under the code for making and dealing with complaints; inspect the
- [Section 65 Guidelines about codes of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-65/) - Section 65 Guidelines about codes of conduct The Regulator may provide written guidelines— to assist bodies to develop codes of conduct or to apply approved codes of conduct; relating to making and dealing with complaints under approved codes of conduct; and about matters the Regulator may consider in deciding whether to approve a code of conduct or
- [Section 66 Register of approved codes of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-66/) - Section 66 Register of approved codes of conduct The Regulator must keep a register of approved codes of conduct. The Regulator may decide the form of the register and how it is to be kept. The Regulator must make the register available to the public in the way that the Regulator determines. The Regulator may
- [Section 64 Amendment and revocation of codes of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-64/) - Section 64 Amendment and revocation of codes of conduct The Regulator may amend or revoke a code of conduct issued under section 60. The provisions of sections 60 to 63 apply in respect of any amendment or revocation of a code of conduct.
- [Section 63 Procedure for dealing with complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-63/) - Section 63 Procedure for dealing with complaints A code of conduct may prescribe procedures for making and dealing with complaints alleging a breach of the code, but no such provision may limit or restrict any provision of Chapter 10. If the code sets out procedures for making and dealing with complaints, the Regulator must be satisfied that— the
- [Section 62 Notification, availability and commencement of code of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-62/) - Section 62 Notification, availability and commencement of code of conduct If a code of conduct is issued under section 60 the Regulator must ensure that— there is published in the Gazette, as soon as reasonably practicable after the code is issued, a notice indicating— that the code has been issued; and where copies of the code are available for
- [Section 61 Process for issuing codes of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-61/) - Section 61 Process for issuing codes of conduct The Regulator may issue a code of conduct under section 60— on the Regulator’s own initiative, but after consultation with affected stakeholders or a body representing such stakeholders; or on the application, in the prescribed form, by a body which is, in the opinion of the Regulator, sufficiently representative of
- [Section 60 Issuing of codes of conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-60/) - Section 60 Issuing of codes of conduct The Regulator may from time to time issue codes of conduct. A code of conduct must— incorporate all the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information or set out obligations that provide a functional equivalent of all the obligations set out in those conditions; and prescribe how the conditions for
- [Section 59 Failure to notify processing subject to prior authorisation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-59/) - Section 59 Failure to notify processing subject to prior authorisation If section 58(1) or (2) is contravened, the responsible party is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty as set out in section 107.
- [Section 58 Responsible party to notify Regulator if processing is subject to prior authorisation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-58/) - Section 58 Responsible party to notify Regulator if processing is subject to prior authorisation Information processing as contemplated in section 57(1) must be notified as such by the responsible party to the Regulator. Responsible parties may not carry out information processing that has been notified to the Regulator in terms of subsection (1) until the Regulator
- [Section 57 Processing subject to prior authorisation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-57/) - Section 57 Processing subject to prior authorisation The responsible party must obtain prior authorisation from the Regulator, in terms of section 58, prior to any processing if that responsible party plans to— process any unique identifiers of data subjects — for a purpose other than the one for which the identifier was specifically intended at collection; and
- [Section 56 Designation and delegation of deputy information officers](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-56/) - Section 56 Designation and delegation of deputy information officers Each public and private body must make provision, in the manner prescribed in section 17 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, with the necessary changes, for the designation of— such a number of persons, if any, as deputy information officers as is necessary to perform the
- [Section 55 Duties and responsibilities of Information Officer](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-55/) - Section 55 Duties and responsibilities of Information Officer An information officer’s responsibilities include— the encouragement of compliance, by the body, with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information; dealing with requests made to the body pursuant to this Act; working with the Regulator in relation to investigations conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 in relation to the
- [Section 33 Authorisation concerning data subject’s criminal behaviour or biometric information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-33/) - Section 33 Authorisation concerning data subject’s criminal behaviour or biometric information The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s criminal behaviour or biometric information, as referred to in section 26, does not apply if the processing is carried out by bodies charged by law with applying criminal law or by responsible parties who have
- [Section 31 Authorisation concerning data subject’s political persuasion](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-31/) - Section 31 Authorisation concerning data subject’s political persuasion Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s political persuasion, as referred to in section 26, does not apply to processing by or for an institution, founded on political principles, of the personal information of— its members or employees or other
- [Section 30 Authorisation concerning data subject’s trade union membership](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-30/) - Section 30 Authorisation concerning data subject’s trade union membership The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s trade union membership, as referred to in section 26, does not apply to the processing by the trade union to which the data subject belongs or the trade union federation to which that trade union belongs, if
- [Section 32 Authorisation concerning data subject’s health or sex life](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-32/) - Section 32 Authorisation concerning data subject’s health or sex life The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s health or sex life, as referred to in section 26, does not apply to the processing by— medical professionals, healthcare institutions or facilities or social services, if such processing is necessary for the proper treatment and
- [Section 28 Authorisation concerning data subject’s religious or philosophical beliefs](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-28/) - Section 28 Authorisation concerning data subject’s religious or philosophical beliefs The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s religious or philosophical beliefs, as referred to in section 26, does not apply if the processing is carried out by— spiritual or religious organisations, or independent sections of those organisations if— the information concerns data subjects
- [Section 29 Authorisation concerning data subject’s race or ethnic origin](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-29/) - Section 29 Authorisation concerning data subject’s race or ethnic origin The prohibition on processing personal information concerning a data subject’s race or ethnic origin, as referred to in section 26, does not apply if the processing is carried out to— identify data subjects and only when this is essential for that purpose; and comply with laws
- [Section 43 Powers, duties and functions of Chairperson and other members](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-43/) - Section 43 Powers, duties and functions of Chairperson and other members The Chairperson— must exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions conferred on or assigned to him or her by the Regulator in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act; and is, for the purposes of exercising the
- [Section 42 Vacancies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-42/) - Section 42 Vacancies A vacancy in the Regulator occurs if a member— becomes subject to a disqualification referred to in section 41(1)(g); tenders his or her resignation as contemplated in section 41(5) and the resignation takes effect; is removed from office in terms of section 41(6); dies; or becomes permanently incapable of doing his or her work. Where
- [Section 41 Appointment, term of office and removal of members of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-41/) - Section 41 Appointment, term of office and removal of members of Regulator The Regulator consists of the following members: A Chairperson; and four other persons, as ordinary members of the Regulator. Members of the Regulator must be appropriately qualified, fit and proper persons— at least one of whom must be appointed on account of experience
- [Section 40 Powers, duties and functions of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-40/) - Section 40 Powers, duties and functions of Regulator The powers, duties and functions of the Regulator in terms of this Act are— to provide education by— promoting an understanding and acceptance of the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information and of the objects of those conditions; undertaking educational programmes, for the purpose of
- [Section 39 Establishment of Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-39/) - Section 39 Establishment of Information Regulator There is hereby established a juristic person to be known as the Information Regulator, which— has jurisdiction throughout the Republic; is independent and is subject only to the Constitution and to the law and must be impartial and perform its functions and exercise its powers without fear, favour or prejudice; must exercise
- [Section 38 Exemption in respect of certain functions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-38/) - Section 38 Exemption in respect of certain functions Personal information processed for the purpose of discharging a relevant function is exempt from sections 11(3) and (4), 12, 15 and 18 in any case to the extent to which the application of those provisions to the personal information would be likely to prejudice the proper discharge of that function. ‘‘Relevant function’’ for
- [Section 37 Regulator may exempt processing of personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-37/) - Section 37 Regulator may exempt processing of personal information The Regulator may, by notice in the Gazette, grant an exemption to a responsible party to process personal information, even if that processing is in breach of a condition for the processing of such information, or any measure that gives effect to such condition, if the
- [Section 36 General](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-36/) - Section 36 General Processing of personal information is not in breach of a condition for the processing of such information if the— Regulator grants an exemption in terms of section 37; or processing is in accordance with section 38.
- [Section 35 General authorisation concerning personal information of children](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-35/) - Section 35 General authorisation concerning personal information of children The prohibition on processing personal information of children, as referred to in section 34, does not apply if the processing is— carried out with the prior consent of a competent person; necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of a right or obligation in law; necessary to comply
- [Section 34 Prohibition on processing personal information of children](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-34/) - Section 34 Prohibition on processing personal information of children A responsible party may, subject to section 35, not process personal information concerning a child.
- [Section 10 Minimality](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-10/) - Section 10 Minimality Personal information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.
- [Section 8 Responsible party to ensure conditions for lawful processing](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-8/) - Section 8 Responsible party to ensure conditions for lawful processing The responsible party must ensure that the conditions set out in this Chapter, and all the measures that give effect to such conditions, are complied with at the time of the determination of the purpose and means of the processing and during the processing itself.
- [Section 1 Definitions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/popia-section-1/) - Section 1 Definitions In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise — ‘‘biometrics’’ means a technique of personal identification that is based on physical, physiological or behavioural characterisation including blood typing, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, retinal scanning and voice recognition; ‘‘child’’ means a natural person under the age of 18 years who is not legally competent,
- [Section 1 Definitions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-1-definitions/) - Section 1 | Definitions In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates – “access fee” means a fee prescribed for the purposes of section 22(6) or 54(6), as the case may be; “application” means an application to a court in terms of section 78; “biometrics” means a technique of personal identification that is based on physical, physiological or
- [Section 2 | Interpretation of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-2-interpretation-of-act/) - Section 2 | Interpretation of Act When interpreting a provision of this Act, every court must prefer any reasonable interpretation of the provision that is consistent with the objects of this Act over any alternative interpretation that is inconsistent with those objects. Section 12 must not be construed as excluding – the Cabinet and its committees;
- [Section 3 Act applies to record whenever it came into existence](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-3/) - Section 3 | Act applies to record whenever it came into existence This Act applies to – a) a record of a public body; and b) a record of a private body, regardless of when the record came into existence.
- [Section 4 Records held by official or independent contractor of public or private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-4/) - Section 4 | Records held by official or independent contractor of public or private body For the purposes of this Act, but subject to section 12, a record in the possession or under the control of – (a) an official of a public body or private body in his or her capacity as such; or(b) an
- [Section 5 Application of other legislation prohibiting or restricting disclosure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-5/) - Section 5 | Application of other legislation prohibiting or restricting disclosure This Act applies to the exclusion of any provision of other legislation that – (a) prohibits or restricts the disclosure of a record of a public body or private body; and(b) is materially inconsistent with an object, or a specific provision, of this Act.
- [Section 6 Application of other legislation providing for access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-6/) - Section 6 | Application of other legislation providing for access Nothing in this Act prevents the giving of access to – (a) a record of a public body in terms of any legislation referred to in Part 1 of the Schedule; or(b) a record of a private body in terms of any legislation referred to
- [Section 7 Act not applying to records requested for criminal or civil proceedings after commencement of proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-7/) - Section 7 | Act not applying to records requested for criminal or civil proceedings after commencement of proceedings (1) This Act does not apply to a record of a public body or a private body if – Page 18 of 95 (a) that record is requested for the purpose of criminal or civil proceedings;(b) so requested
- [Section 8 Part applicable when performing functions as public or private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-8/) - Section 8 | Part applicable when performing functions as public or private body (1) For the purposes of this Act, a public body referred to in paragraph (b)(ii) of the definition of “public body” in section 1, or a private body – (a) may be either a public body or a private body in relation to a
- [Section 9 Objects of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-9/) - Section 9 | Objects of Act The objects of this Act are – (a) to give effect to the constitutional right of access to – (i) any information held by the State; and(ii) any information that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights; (b) to
- [Section 10 Guide on how to use Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-10/) - Section 10 | Guide on how to use Act (1) The Information Regulator must update and make available the existing guide that has been compiled by the South African Human Rights Commission containing such information, in an easily comprehensible form and manner, as may reasonably be required by a person who wishes to exercise any right
- [Section 11 Right of access to records of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-11/) - Section 11 | Right of access to records of public bodies (1) A requester must be given access to a record of a public body if – (a) that requester complies with all the procedural requirements in this Act relating to a request for access to that record; and(b) access to that record is not refused in
- [Section 12 Act not applying to certain public bodies or officials thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-12s-or-officials-thereof/) - Section 12 | Act not applying to certain public bodies or officials thereof This Act does not apply to a record – (a) of the Cabinet and its committees;(b) relating to the judicial functions of – (i) a court referred to in section 166 of the Constitution;(ii) a Special Tribunal established in terms of section
- [Section 13 Body determined to be part of another public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-13-body-determined-to-be-part-of-another-public-body/) - Section 13 | Body determined to be part of another public body For the purposes of this Act, the Minister may, on his or her own accord or on the request of the relevant public body or bodies or a body referred to in paragraph (c), by notice in the Gazette – (a) determine that a public
- [Section 14 Manual on functions of, and index of records held by, public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-14/) - Section 14 | Manual on functions of, and index of records held by, public body (1) The information officer of a public body must in at least three official languages make available, as referred to in subsection (3), a manual containing— (a) in general (i) a description of its structure and functions; (ii) the postal
- [Section 15 Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-15/) - Section 15 | Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records (1) The information officer of a public body, referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)(i) of the definition of ‘public body’ in section 1, must make available in the prescribed manner a description of— (a) the categories of records of the public body that are
- [Section 16 Information in telephone directory](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-16/) - Section 16 | Information in telephone directory The Director-General of the national department responsible for government communications and information services must at that department’s cost ensure the publication of the postal and street address, phone and fax number and, if available, electronic mail address of the information officer of every public body in every telephone
- [Section 17 Designation of deputy information officers, and delegation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-17/) - Section 17 | Designation of deputy information officers, and delegation (1) For the purposes of this Act, each public body must, subject to legislation governing the employment of personnel of the public body concerned, designate such number of persons as deputy information officers as are necessary to render the public body as accessible as reasonably
- [Section 18 Form of requests](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-18/) - Section 18 | Form of requests (1) A request for access must be made in the prescribed form to the information officer of the public body concerned at his or her address or fax number or electronic mail address. (2) The form for a request of access prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1) must
- [Section 19 Duty to assist requesters](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-19/) - Section 19 | Duty to assist requesters 1) If a requester informs the information officer of – (a) a public body that he or she wishes to make a request for access to a record of that public body; or (b) a public body (other than a public body referred to in paragraph (a) or (b)(i) of the
- [Section 20 Transfer of requests](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-20-transfer-of-requests/) - Section 20 | Transfer of requests (1) If a request for access is made to the information officer of a public body in respect of which – (a) the record is not in the possession or under the control of that body but is in the possession of another public body; (b) the record’s subject
- [Section 21 Preservation of records until final decision on request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-21/) - Section 21 | Preservation of records until final decision on request If the information officer of a public body has received a request for access to a record of the body, that information officer must take the steps that are reasonably necessary to preserve the record, without deleting any information contained in it, until the
- [Section 22 Fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-22/) - Section 22 | Fees (1) The information officer of a public body to whom a request for access is made, must by notice require the requester to pay the prescribed request fee (if any), before further processing the request. [Section 22(1) substituted by section 110 (Schedule) of Act 4 of 2013] (2) If— (a) the search for
- [Section 23 Records that cannot be found or do not exist](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-23/) - Section 23 | Records that cannot be found or do not exist If – all reasonable steps have been taken to find a record requested; and there are reasonable grounds for believing that the record – is in the public body’s possession but cannot be found; or does not exist,the information officer of a public
- [Section 24 Deferral of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-24/) - Section 24 | Deferral of access If the information officer of a public body decides to grant a request for access to a record, but that record – is to be published within 90 days after the receipt or transfer of the request or such further period as is reasonably necessary for printing and translating
- [Section 25 Decision on request and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-25/) - Section 25 | Decision on request and notice thereof Except if the provisions regarding third party notification and intervention contemplated in Chapter 5 of this Part apply, the information officer to whom the request is made or transferred, must, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days, after the request is received – decide in
- [Section 26 Extension of period to deal with request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-26/) - Section 26 | Extension of period to deal with request The information officer to whom a request for access has been made or transferred, may extend the period of 30 days referred to in section 25(1) (in this section referred to as the “original period”) once for a further period of not more than 30 days, if
- [Section 27 Deemed refusal of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-27/) - Section 27 | Deemed refusal of request If an information officer fails to give the decision on a request for access to the requester concerned within the period contemplated in section 25(1), the information officer is, for the purposes of this Act, regarded as having refused the request.
- [Section 28 Severability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-28/) - Section 28 | Severability If a request for access is made to a record of a public body containing information which may or must be refused in terms of any provision of Chapter 4 of this Part, every part of the record which – does not contain; and can reasonably be severed from any part
- [Section 29 Access and forms of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-29/) - Section 29 | Access and forms of access 1) If a requester has been given notice in terms of section 25(1) that his or her request for access has been granted, that requester must, subject to subsections (3) and (9) and section 31 – a) if an access fee is payable, upon payment of that fee; or b) if
- [Section 30 Access to health or other records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-30/) - Section 30 | Access to health or other records If the information officer who grants, in terms of section 11, a request for access to a record provided by a health practitioner in his or her capacity as such about the physical or mental health, or well-being – of the requester; or if the request has
- [Section 31 Language of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-31/) - Section 31 | Language of access A requester whose request for access to a record of a public body has been granted must, if the record – a) exists in the language that the requester prefers, be given access in that language; or b) does not exist in the language so preferred or the requester
- [Section 32 Reports to Information Regulation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-32/) - Section 32 | Reports to Information Regulation The information officer of each public body must annually submit to the Information Regulation a report stating in relation to the public body – a) the number of requests for access received; b) the number of requests for access granted in full; c) the number of requests for access granted
- [Section 33 Interpretation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-33/) - Section 33 | Interpretation The information officer of a public body – must refuse a request for access to a record contemplated in section 34(1), 35(1), 36(1), 37(1)(a), 38(a), 39(1)(a), 40 or 43(1); or may refuse a request for access to a record contemplated in section 37(1)(b), 38(b), 39(1)(b), 41(1)(a) or (b), 42(1) or (3), 43(2), 44(1) or (2) or 45,unless the provisions of section 46 apply. A provision of this Chapter in terms of which a request for access to a
- [Section 34 Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-34/) - Section 34 | Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person Subject to subsection (2), the information officer of a public body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would involve the unreasonable disclosure of personal information about a third party, including a deceased
- [Section 35 Mandatory protection of certain records of South African Revenue Service](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-35/) - Section 35 | Protection of certain SARS records Subject to subsection (2), the information officer of the South African Revenue Service, referred to in section 2(3), must refuse a request for access to a record of that Service if it contains information which was obtained or is held by that Service for the purposes of enforcing
- [Section 36 Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-36/) - Section 36 | Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party Subject to subsection (2), the information officer of a public body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record contains – trade secrets of a third party; financial, commercial, scientific or technical information, other than trade secrets,
- [Section 37 Mandatory protection of certain confidential information, and protection of certain other confidential information, of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-37/) - Section 37 | Mandatory protection of certain confidential information, and protection of certain other confidential information, of third party Subject to subsection (2), the information officer of a public body – must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the disclosure of the record would constitute an action for breach
- [Section 38 Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-38/) - Section 38 | Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property The information officer of a public body – a) must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual; or b) may refuse
- [Section 39 Mandatory protection of police dockets in bail proceedings, and protection of law enforcement and legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-39/) - Section 39 | Protection of police dockets in bail proceedings 1) The information officer of a public body – a) must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if access to that record is prohibited in terms of section 60(14) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977);
- [Section 40 Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-40/) - Section 40 | Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings The information officer of a public body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record is privileged from production in legal proceedings unless the person entitled to the privilege has waived the privilege.
- [Section 41 Defence, security and international relations of Republic](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-41/) - Section 41 | Defence, security and international relations of Republic The information officer of a public body may refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure – could reasonably be expected to cause prejudice to – the defence of the Republic; the security of the Republic; or subject to
- [Section 42 Economic interests and financial welfare of Republic and commercial activities of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-42/) - Section 42 | Economic interests and financial welfare of Republic and commercial activities of public bodies The information officer of a public body may refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would be likely to materially jeopardise the economic interests or financial welfare of the Republic or the
- [Section 43 Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-43/) - Section 43 | Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of public body The information officer of a public body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record contains information about research being or to be carried out by or on behalf
- [Section 44 Operations of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-44/) - Section 44 | Operations of public bodies Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the information officer of a public body may refuse a request for access to a record of the body – if the record contains – an opinion, advice, report or recommendation obtained or prepared; or an account of a consultation, discussion or
- [Section 45 Manifestly frivolous or vexatious requests, or substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-45/) - Section 45 | Frivolous or vexatious requests The information officer of a public body may refuse a request for access to a record of the body if- a) the request is manifestly frivolous or vexatious; or b) the work involved in processing the request would substantially and unreasonably divert the resources of the public body.
- [Section 46 Mandatory disclosure in public interest](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-46/) - Section 46 | Mandatory disclosure in public interest Despite any other provision of this Chapter, the information officer of a public body must grant a request for access to a record of the body contemplated in section 34(1), 36(1), 37(1)(a) or (b), 38(a) or (b), 39(1)(a) or (b), 40, 41(1)(a) or (b), 42(1) or (3), 43(1) or (2), 44(1) or (2) or 45, if – a) the disclosure of the record would reveal evidence of – i) a substantial contravention of,
- [Section 47 | Notice to third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-47/) - Section 47 | Notice to third parties The information officer of a public body considering a request for access to a record that might be a record contemplated in section 34(1), 35(1), 36(1), 37(1) or 43(1) must take all reasonable steps to inform a third party to whom or which the record relates of the request. The information officer must inform a
- [Section 48 | Representations and consent by third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-48/) - Section 48 | Representations and consent by third parties A third party that is informed in terms of section 47(1) of a request for access, may, within 21 days after the third party has been informed – make written or oral representations to the information officer concerned why the request should be refused; or give written consent
- [Section 49 | Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-49/) - Section 49 | Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof The information officer of a public body must, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after every third party is informed as required by section 47 – decide, after giving due regard to any representations made by a third party in
- [Section 50 Right of access to records of private bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-50/) - Section 50 Right of access to records of private bodies A requester must be given access to any record of a private body if – that record is required for the exercise or protection of any rights; that person complies with the procedural requirements in this Act relating to a request for access to that record; and
- [Section 51 Manual](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-51/) - Section 51 | Manual The head of a private body must make a manual available in terms of subsection (3) containing— in general— the postal and street address, phone and fax number and, if available, electronic mail address of the head of the body; and such other information as may be prescribed; insofar as this
- [Section 52 Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-52/) - Section 52 | Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records The head of a private body may, on a voluntary basis, make available in the prescribed manner a description of— the categories of records of the private body that are automatically available without a person having to request access in terms of this Act, including such
- [Section 52A Recording, preservation and disclosure of records on private funding of political parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-52a/) - Section 52A Recording, preservation and disclosure of records on private funding of political parties Coming soon
- [Section 53 Form of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-53/) - Section 53 | Form of request (1) A request for access to a record of a private body must be made in the prescribed form to the private body concerned at its address, fax number or electronic mail address. (2) The form for a request for access prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1) must
- [Section 54 Fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-54/) - Section 54 | Fees (1) The head of a private body to whom a request for access is made must by notice require the requester to pay the prescribed request fee (if any), before further processing the request. (2) If— (a) the search for a record of a private body in respect of which a request for
- [Section 55 Records that cannot be found or do not exist](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-55/) - Section 55 | Records that cannot be found or do not exist (1) If – (a) all reasonable steps have been taken to find a record requested; and (b) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the record – (i) is in the private body’s possession but cannot be found; or (ii) does not exist,
- [Section 56 Decision on request and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-56/) - Section 56 | Decision on request and notice thereof (1) Except if the provisions regarding third party notification and intervention contemplated in Chapter 5 of this Part apply, the head of the private body to whom the request is made must, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days, after the request has
- [Section 57 Extension of period to deal with request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-57/) - Section 57 | Extension of period to deal with request (1) The head of a private body to whom a request for access has been made, may extend the period of 30 days referred to in section 56(1) (in this section referred to as the “original period”) once for a further period of not more than 30
- [Section 58 Deemed refusal of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-58/) - Section 58 | Deemed refusal of request If the head of a private body fails to give the decision on a request for access to the requester concerned within the period contemplated in section 56(1), the head of the private body is, for the purposes of this Act, regarded as having refused the request.
- [Section 59 Severability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-59/) - Section 59 | Severability (1) If a request for access is made to a record of a private body containing information which may or must be refused in terms of any provision of Chapter 4 of this Part, every part of the record which – (a) does not contain; and (b) can reasonably be severed from any
- [Section 60 Form of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-60/) - Section 60 | Form of access If access is granted to a record of a private body, the head of that body must, as soon as reasonably possible after notification in terms of section 56, but subject to section 57, give access in – (a) such form as the requester reasonably requires; or (b) if no specific
- [Section 61 Access to health or other records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-61/) - Section 61 | Access to health or other records (1) If the head of a private body who grants, in terms of section 50, a request for access to a record provided by a health practitioner in his or her capacity as such about the physical or mental health, or well-being – (a) of the requester;
- [Section 62 Interpretation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-62/) - Section 62 | Interpretation A provision of this Chapter in terms of which a request for access to a record must or may or may not be refused, must not be construed as – (a) limited in its application in any way by any other provision of this Chapter in terms of which a request for access to a
- [Section 64 Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-64/) - Section 64 | Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party (1) Subject to subsection (2), the head of a private body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record contains – (a) trade secrets of a third party; (b) financial, commercial, scientific or technical information, other than
- [Section 63 Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-63/) - Section 63 | Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person (1) Subject to subsection (2), the head of a private body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would involve the unreasonable disclosure of personal information about a third party, including a deceased
- [Section 66 Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-66/) - Section 66 | Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property The head of a private body – (a) must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual; or (b) may refuse a
- [Section 65 Mandatory protection of certain confidential information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-65/) - Section 65 | Mandatory protection of certain confidential information of third party The head of a private body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if its disclosure would constitute an action for breach of a duty of confidence owed to a third party in terms of an agreement.
- [Section 67 Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-67/) - Section 67 | Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings The head of a private body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record is privileged from production in legal proceedings unless the person entitled to the privilege has waived the privilege.
- [Section 68 Commercial information of private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-68/) - Section 68 | Commercial information of private body (1) Subject to subsection (2), the head of a private body may refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record – (a) contains trade secrets of the private body; (b) contains financial, commercial, scientific or technical information, other than trade secrets,
- [Section 69 Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-69/) - Section 69 | Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of private body (1) The head of a private body must refuse a request for access to a record of the body if the record contains information about research being or to be carried out by or on behalf
- [Section 70 Mandatory disclosure in public interest](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-70/) - Section 70 | Mandatory disclosure in public interest Despite any other provision of this Chapter, the head of a private body must grant a request for access to a record of the body contemplated in section 63(1), 64(1), 65, 66(a) or (b), 67, 68(1) or 69(1) or (2) if – (a) the disclosure of the record would reveal evidence of – (i) a substantial contravention of, or
- [Section 71 Notice to third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-71-notice-to-third-parties/) - Section 71 | Notice to third parties (1) The head of a private body considering a request for access to a record that might be a record contemplated in section 63(1), 64(1), 65 or 69(1), must take all reasonable steps to inform a third party to whom or which the record relates of the request. (2) The head must inform
- [Section 72 Representations and consent by third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-72-representations-and-consent-by-third-parties/) - Section 72 | Representations and consent by third parties (1) A third party that is informed in terms of section 71(1) of a request for access, may, within 21 days after being so informed – (a) make written or oral representations to the head concerned why the request should be refused; or (b) give written consent for
- [Section 73 Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-73-decision-on-representations-for-refusal-and-notice-thereof/) - Section 73 | Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof (1) The head of a private body must, as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event within 30 days after every third party is informed as required by section 71 – (a) decide, after giving due regard to any representations made by a third party
- [Section 74 Right of internal appeal to relevant authority](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-74/) - Section 74 | Right of internal appeal to relevant authority (1) A requester may lodge an internal appeal against a decision of the information officer of a public body referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of “public body” in section 1 – (a) to refuse a request for access; or (b) taken in terms of section 22, 26(1) or 29(3), in relation to
- [Section 75 Manner of internal appeal, and appeal fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-75/) - Section 75 | Manner of internal appeal, and appeal fees (1) An internal appeal – (a) must be lodged in the prescribed form – (i) within 60 days; (ii) if notice to a third party is required by section 49(1)(b), within 30 days after notice is given to the appellant of the decision appealed against or, if notice
- [Section 76 Notice to and representations by other interested parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-76/) - Section 76 | Notice to and representations by other interested persons (1) If a relevant authority is considering an internal appeal against the refusal of a request for access to a record contemplated in section 34(1), 35(1), 36(1), 37(1) or 43(1), the authority must inform the third party to whom or which the record relates of the internal appeal, unless all necessary steps
- [Section 77 Decision on internal appeal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77/) - Section 77 | Decision on internal appeal and notice thereof ( 1) The decision on an internal appeal must be made with due regard to – (a) the particulars stated in the internal appeal in terms of section 75(1)(c); (b) any reasons submitted by the information officer in terms of section 75(4)(a); (c) any representations made in terms
- [Section 77A Complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77a/) - Section 77A | Complaints (1) A requester or third party referred to in section 74 may only submit a complaint to the Information Regulator in terms of this section after that requester or third party has exhausted the internal appeal procedure against a decision of the information officer of a public body provided for in section 74. (2) A requester—
- [Section 77B Modes of complaints to Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77b/) - Section 77B | Modes of complaints to Regulator (1) A complaint to the Information Regulator must be made in writing. (2) The Information Regulator must give such reasonable assistance as is necessary in the circumstances to enable a person, who wishes to make a complaint to the Information Regulator, to put the complaint in writing.
- [Section 77C Action on receipt of complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77c/) - Section 77C | Action on receipt of complaint (1) The Information Regulator, after receipt of a complaint made in terms of section 77A, must – (a) investigate the complaint in the prescribed manner; (b) refer the complaint to the Enforcement Committee established in terms of section 50 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013; or (c) decide, in accordance
- [Section 77D Regulator may decide to take no action on complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77d/) - Section 77D | Regulator may decide to take no action on complaint (1) The Information Regulator, after investigating a complaint received in terms of section 77A, may decide to take no action or, as the case may be, require no further action in respect of the complaint if, in the Information Regulator’s opinion – (a) the complaint has
- [Section 77E Pre-investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77e/) - Section 77E | Pre-investigation proceedings of Regulator Before proceeding to investigate any matter in terms of this Chapter, the Information Regulator must, in the prescribed manner, inform – (a) the complainant of the Information Regulator’s intention to conduct the investigation; and (b) the information officer of the public body or the head of the private body, as
- [Section 77F Settlement of complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77f/) - Section 77F | Settlement of complaints If it appears from a complaint, or any written response made in relation to a complaint under section 77E(b)(ii), that it may be possible to secure a settlement between the parties concerned, the Information Regulator may, without investigating the complaint or, as the case may be, investigating the complaint further, in the
- [Section 77G Investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77g/) - Section 77G | Investigation proceedings of Regulator (1) For the purposes of the investigation of a complaint the Information Regulator has powers similar to those of the High Court in terms of section 80 relating to the disclosure of records to it and non-disclosure of records by it. (2) Section 81 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, applies to
- [Section 77H Assessment](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77h/) - Section 77H | Assessment The Information Regulator, on its own initiative, or at the request by or on behalf of an information officer or head of a private body or any other person may make an assessment in the manner prescribed of whether a public or private body generally complies with the provisions of this Act insofar
- [Section 77I Information Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77i/) - Section 77I | Information Notice For the purposes of the investigation of a complaint the Information Regulator may serve the information officer or head of a private body with an information notice requiring said party to furnish the Information Regulator, within a specified period, in a form specified in the notice, with the information specified in the
- [Section 77J Enforcement Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77j/) - Section 77J | Enforcement Notice The Information Regulator, after having considered the recommendation of the Enforcement Committee, may serve the information officer of a public body or the head of a private body with an enforcement notice – confirming, amending or setting aside the decision which is the subject of the complaint; or requiring the
- [Section 77K Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-77k/) - Section 77K | Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice An information officer of a public body or head of a private body who refuses to comply with an enforcement notice referred to in section 77J, is guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or to both such
- [Section 78 Applications regarding decisions of information officers or relevant authorities of public bodies or heads of private bodies or Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-78/) - Section 78 | Applications RE decisions of relevant authorities or Regulator A requester or third party may only apply to a court for appropriate relief in terms of section 82 in the following circumstances: After that requester or third party has exhausted the internal appeal procedure referred to in section 74; or after that requester or third party
- [Section 79 Procedure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-79/) - Section 79 | Procedure The Rules Board for Courts of Law, established by section 2 of the Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act 107 of 1985), must, before 28 February 2009, subject to the approval of the Minister, make rules of procedure for – a court in respect of applications in terms
- [Section 80 Disclosure of records to, and non-disclosure by, court](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-80/) - Section 80 | Disclosure of records to, and non-disclosure by, court Despite this Act and any other law, any court hearing an application, or an appeal against a decision on that application, may examine any record of a public or private body to which this Act applies, and no such record may be withheld from
- [Section 81 Proceedings are civil](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-81/) - Section 81 | Proceedings are civil For the purposes of this Chapter proceedings on application in terms of section 78 are civil proceedings. The rules of evidence applicable in civil proceedings apply to proceedings on application in terms of section 78. The burden of establishing that – the refusal of a request for access; or any decision taken
- [Section 82 Decision on application](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-82/) - Section 82 | Decision on application The court hearing an application may grant any order that is just and equitable, including orders – a) confirming, amending or setting aside the decision which is the subject of the application concerned; b) requiring from the information officer or relevant authority of a public body or the head
- [Section 83 Additional functions of Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-83/) - Section 83 | Additional functions of Information Regulator The Information Regulator must – compile and make available a guide on how to use this Act as contemplated in section 10; and submit reports to the National Assembly as contemplated in section 84. The Information Regulator must, to the extent that financial and other resources are available- develop
- [Section 84 Report to National Assembly by Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-84/) - Section 84 | Report to National Assembly by Information Regulator The Information Regulator must include in its annual report to the National Assembly referred to in section 181(5) of the Constitution – a) any recommendation in terms of section 83(3)(a); and b) in relation to each public body, particulars of – i) the number of requests
- [Section 85 Expenditure of Information Regulator in terms of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-85/) - Section 85 | Expenditure of Information Regulator in terms of Act Any expenditure in connection with the performance of the Information Regulator’s functions in terms of this Act must be defrayed from moneys appropriated by Parliament to that Commission for that purpose.[Section 85 amended by section 110 (Schedule) of Act 4 of 2013]
- [Section 86 Application of other legislation providing for access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-86/) - Section 86 | Application of other legislation providing for access The Minister must, within 12 months after the commencement of section 6, introduce a Bill in Parliament proposing the amendment of – Part 1 of the Schedule to include the provisions of legislation which provide for or promote access to a record of a public
- [Section 87 Extended periods for dealing with requests during first two years](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-87/) - Section 87 | Extended periods for dealing with requests during first two years For – 12 months from the date that Part 2 takes effect in respect of a public body, the reference to– 30 days in section 25(1) and any other reference to that period in other provisions of this Act; 30 days in section 49(1) and any
- [Section 89 Liability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-89/) - Section 89 | Liability No person is criminally or civilly liable for anything done in good faith in the exercise or performance or purported exercise or performance of any power or duty in terms of this Act or the rules made under section 79.[Section 89 substituted by section 28 of Act 66 of 2008]
- [Section 90 Offences](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-90/) - Section 90 | Offences A person who with intent to deny a right of access in terms of this Act – destroys, damages or alters a record; conceals a record; or falsifies a record or makes a false record,commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period
- [Section 91 Amendment of Public Protector Act 23 of 1994](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-91/) - Section 91 | Amendment of Public Protector Act 23 of 1994 Section 6 of the Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994), is hereby amended – a) by the substitution in paragraph (c) of subsection (4) for the expression “authority” of the expression “authority; and”; and b) by the addition to subsection (4)
- [Section 91A Designation and training of presiding officers](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-91a/) - Section 91A | Designation and training of presiding officers The head of an administrative region defined in section 1 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944 (Act No. 32 of 1944), or the magistrate at the head of a regional division established for the purposes of adjudicating civil disputes in terms of section 2 of the
- [Section 92 Regulations](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-92/) - Section 92 | Regulations The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, make regulations regarding – any matter which is required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; any matter relating to the fees contemplated in sections 22 and 54; any notice required by this Act; uniform criteria to be applied by the information officer of a
- [Section 93 Short title and commencement](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/section-93/) - Section 93 | Short title and commencement This Act is the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, and takes effect on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. Different dates may be so determined in respect of – different provisions of this Act; different categories of public bodies, including, but
- [Obstruction of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/obstruction-of-regulator/) - Obstruction of Regulator 100. Any person who hinders, obstructs or unlawfully influences the Regulator or any person acting on behalf of or under the direction of the Regulator in the performance of the Regulator’s duties and functions under this Act, is guilty of an offence.
- [Breach of confidentiality](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/breach-of-confidentiality/) - Breach of confidentiality 101. Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 54, is guilty of an offence.
- [Obstruction of execution of warrant](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/obstruction-of-execution-of-warrant/) - Obstruction of execution of warrant 102. Any person who—(a) intentionally obstructs a person in the execution of a warrant issued under section 82; or(b) fails without reasonable excuse to give any person executing such a warrant such assistance as he or she may reasonably require for the execution of the warrant, is guilty of an
- [Failure to comply with enforcement or information notices](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/failure-to-comply-with-enforcement/) - Failure to comply with enforcement or information notices 103. (1) A responsible party which fails to comply with an enforcement notice served in terms of section 95, is guilty of an offence. (2) A responsible party which, in purported compliance with an information noticeserved in terms of section 90—(a) makes a statement knowing it to
- [Offences by witnesses](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/offences-by-witnesses/) - Offences by witnesses 104. (1) Any person summoned in terms of section 81 to attend and give evidence or to produce any book, document or object before the Regulator who, without sufficient cause fails—(a) to attend at the time and place specified in the summons;(b) to remain in attendance until conclusion of the proceedings or
- [Unlawful acts by responsible party in connection with account number](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/unlawful-acts-by-responsible-party/) - Unlawful acts by responsible party in connection with account number 105. (1) A responsible party who contravenes the provisions of section 8 insofar as those provisions relate to the processing of an account number of a data subject is, subject to subsections (2) and(3), guilty of an offence. (2) The contravention referred to in subsection
- [Unlawful acts by third parties in connection with account number](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/unlawful-acts-by-third-parties/) - Unlawful acts by third parties in connection with account number 106. (1) A person who knowingly or recklessly, without the consent of the responsible party—(a) obtains or discloses an account number of a data subject; or(b) procures the disclosure of an account number of a data subject to another person, is, subject to subsection (2),
- [Penalties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/penalties/) - Penalties 107. Any person convicted of an offence in terms of this Act, is liable, in the case of a contravention of— (a) section 100, 103(1), 104(2), 105(1), 106(1), (3) or (4) to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment; or(b) section
- [Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction to impose penalties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/magistrates-court-jurisdiction/) - Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction to impose penalties 108. Despite anything to the contrary contained in any other law, a Magistrate’s Court has jurisdiction to impose any penalty provided for in section 107.
- [Administrative fines](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/administrative-fines/) - Administrative fines 109. (1) If a responsible party is alleged to have committed an offence in terms of this Act, the Regulator may cause to be delivered by hand to that person (hereinafter referred to as the infringer) an infringement notice which must contain the particulars contemplated in subsection (2). (2) A notice referred to
- [Interference with protection of personal information of data subject](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/interference-with-protection/) - Interference with protection of personal information of data subject 73. For the purposes of this Chapter, interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject consists, in relation to that data subject, of—(a) any breach of the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information as referred to in Chapter 3;(b) non-compliance
- [Complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/complaints/) - Complaints 74. (1) Any person may submit a complaint to the Regulator in the prescribed manner and form alleging interference with the protection of the personal information of a data subject. (2) A responsible party or data subject may, in terms of section 63(3), submit a complaint to the Regulator in the prescribed manner and
- [Mode of complaints to regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/mode-of-complaints/) - Mode of complaints to Regulator 75. (1) A complaint to the Regulator must be made in writing. (2) The Regulator must give such reasonable assistance as is necessary in the circumstances to enable a person, who wishes to make a complaint to the Regulator, to put the complaint in writing.
- [Action on receipt of complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/action-on-receipt-of-complaint/) - Action on receipt of complaint 76. (1) On receiving a complaint in terms of section 74, the Regulator may—(a) conduct a pre-investigation as referred to in section 79;(b) act, at any time during the investigation and where appropriate, as a conciliator in relation to any interference with the protection of the personal information of a
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## Department

- [Agriculture and Food](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/agriculture-and-food/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Policing and Crime](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/policing-and-crime/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Park and Recreation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/park-and-recreation/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Housing and Land](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/housing-and-land/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Roads and Transport](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/roads-and-transport/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Art and Culture](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/art-and-culture-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Constution and Law](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/constution-and-law/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Finance and Economy](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/finance-and-economy/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Business & Industry](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/business-administration/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Business & Industry](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/business-administration-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Finance and Economy](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/finance-and-economy-2/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Constution and Law](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/constution-and-law-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Art and Culture](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/art-and-culture-2-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Roads and Transport](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/roads-and-transport-2/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Housing and Land](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/housing-and-land-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Park and Recreation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/park-and-recreation-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Policing and Crime](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/policing-and-crime-2/) - We differentiate ourselves from all the other australian by the real factors.
- [Agriculture and Food](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_dep/agriculture-and-food-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.

## Document

- [Another Document](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_doc/another-document/)
- [Annual Performance Plan](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_doc/annual-performance-plan/)
- [Government Gazettes](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_doc/city-board-applications/) - Notice in terms of the commencement date of section 58(2), 18 June 2021 Notification of a security compromise in terms of Section 22 of Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), 22 Sep 2021 GG 45306, GeN 596 - Protection of Personal Information Act: Code of Conduct: Credit Bureau Association (CBA): Comments invited
- [Forms](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_doc/forms/) - Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Forms Form 1: Objection to the Processing of Personal Information Form 2: Request for Correction or Deletion of Personal Information or Destroying or Deletion of Record of Personal Information Form 3: Application for the Issue of a Code of Conduct Form 4: Application for the Consent of a Data Subject

## Events

- [International Day](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/international-day-for-human-right-and-paia-webinar-3/)
- [International Day for Human Right and PAIA Webinar 1](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/international-day-for-human-right-and-paia-webinar-2/)
- [International Day for Human Right and PAIA Webinar](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/international-day-for-human-right-and-paia-webinar/)

## Builder Header Footer

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## Portfolio

- [Mayor of Arsonia](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/business-portfolio/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Town of Maximonia](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/museum-of-new-york/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: retirement, a house, simply to build wealth, or all of the above. Your investment account should adjust to your life — not the other way around. You have within you, right now, at this
- [Melton Art Museum](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/town-of-rome/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Cinema Teatre](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/rome-art-museum/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Business Agencies](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/classic-buildings/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Historical Buildings](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/springconference/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Summer Conference](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/modern-buildings/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Metro Train Station](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/metro-train-station/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Modern Buildings](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/summer-conference/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Spring Conference](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/historical-buildings/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Classic Buildings](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/business-agencies/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Rome Art Museum](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/cinema-teatre/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Town of Rome](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/melton-art-museum/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [Museum of New york](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/town-of-maximonia/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock
- [business portfolio](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_por/mayor-of-arsonia/) - Portoflio Detail We help our clients to build their best possible economic We understand you’re saving for all different life events: You have within you, right now, at this very moment, all that is necessary for you to become the happy, successful person you’ve always wanted to be. All you need to do is unlock

## Service

- [Travel & Immigration](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/business-and-industry-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Health and Securities](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/health-and-securities/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Education and skills](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/education-and-skills/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Justice, Safty and the law](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/justice-safty-and-the-law/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Culture & Recreation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/culture-recreation/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Roads & Transportation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/roads-transportation/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Business and Industry](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/business-and-industry-3/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Jobs and Unemployment](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/jobs-and-unemployment/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Your Goverment](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/your-goverment/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Your Goverment](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/your-goverment-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Jobs and Unemployment](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/jobs-and-unemployment-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Business and Industry](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/business-and-industry-3-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Roads & Transportation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/roads-transportation-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Culture & Recreation](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/culture-recreation-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Justice, Safty and the law](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/justice-safty-and-the-law-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Education and skills](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/education-and-skills-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Health and Securities](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/health-and-securities-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.
- [Travel & Immigration](https://inforegulator.org.za/ova_sev/business-and-industry-2-2/) - City employment issue opportunities are position descriptions are listed.

## Teams

- [Adv Pansy Tlakula](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/adv-pansy-tlakula/) - Pansy Tlakula holds a B. Proc degree from the University of the North( now the University of Limpopo), an LL.B degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and an LL.M degree from Harvard University. In 2006 she was awarded an Honourary Doctorate in Legal Studies by the Vaal University of Technology. Pansy Tlakula has held high
- [Vacant-Post](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/vacant-post/) - Posts
- [Mr Mosalanyane Mosala](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/mr-mosalanyane-mosala/) - Mr Mosalanyane Mosala has more than 38 years of experience in the public service of which 15 years were spent in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development as a Senior Manager at the Chief Director level (13 years). He was then seconded to the Information Regulator as an Acting Chief Executive Officer (2 years) 1
- [Adv. Tshepo Boikanyo](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/adv-tshepo-boikanyo/) - Adv. Tshepo Boikanyo holds a B Juris and an LLB from the University of the Northwest and a Masters's Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) from Unisa. Prior to joining the Information Regulator Adv Boikanyo served as a Senior Prosecutor (Johannesburg), Senior State Advocate (Witwatersrand local Division), Senior Manager: Legal Services, General Manager, Legal Services (Health
- [Ms Glen Zulu](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/vacant/) - Ms Glen Zulu is the Chief Financial Officer at the Information Regulator. She holds an MBA degree in Finance from Regent Business School and a B. Com Degree from the University of the North Qwaqwa Branch, now regarded as the University of Free State. She is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with a track record
- [Ms Hellen Shube](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/ms-hellen-shube/) - Hellen Shube holds a Master’s Degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa, Honour’s Degree in Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Johannesburg as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of the North, now known as the University of Limpopo. Further to her qualifications, she
- [Mr Ntsumbedzeni Nemasisi](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/mr-ntsumbedzeni-nemasisi/) - Mr Ntsumbedzeni Nemasisi completed his LLB Degree from the University of Limpopo in 2003 and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in January 2006. He obtained his right of appearance in the High Court in July 2010. He holds certificates in Contract Drafting and in Digital Government-ICT Governance, both
- [Mr. Mukelani Dimba](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/mr-mukelani-dimba/) - Mukalani Dimba is the Executive for Education and Communication at the Information Regulator. He is a policy specialist with a focus on transparency and anti-corruption, and has technical expertise in the thematic areas of information rights law, transparency, accountability, opens contracting, multi-stakeholder initiatives, strategic planning and monitoring & evaluation. He has a wealth of expertise
- [Adv Lebogang Stroom-Nzama](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/adv-lebogang-stroom-nzama/) - Lebogang Stroom-Nzama completed her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria. She began her career as a Candidate Attorney at Hack, Stumpel and Ross Attorneys where she completed her articles of clerkship. She was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court. She further obtained her LLM Degree with specialisation in Commercial law at the University
- [Adv Collen Weapond](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/adv-collen-weapond/) - Johannes Collen Weapond is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. His areas of specialization include information technology, risk management, forensic investigation, compliance management, business management as well as law with a specialization in the law of contracts. Amongst other Johannes hold the following qualifications, a B. Iuris, LLB (UNISA), B.Com (Honours IT)
- [Ms Alison Tilley](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/ms-alison-tilley/) - Alison Tilley is an attorney, specialising in transparency and accountability issues. She has litigated on transparency and whistleblowing issues in a number of High Court matters, the Labour Court, the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal. She was formerly the director of the Open Democracy Advice Centre. She is the coordinator of the Judges Matter
- [Mr Mfana Gwala](https://inforegulator.org.za/team/mr-mfana-gwala/) - Mfana Gwala holds a Baccalaureus Procurationis (B.Proc.) degree from the University of South Africa. An admitted attorney with the right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa. He has practised as an attorney since 2010, firstly, for his account and currently as a Partner in Dentons South Africa. Dentons is a polycentric, and largest

## Events

- [Consultative Session with Stakeholders on the Development of the Direct Marketing Guidance Note](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/consultative-session-with-stakeholders-on-the-development-of-the-direct-marketing-guidance-note/) - The Regulator has noted a significant increase in the number of complaints lodged regarding the processing of personal information through direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications. This necessitated the need to consult with interested parties in order to develop and issue a Guidance Note on direct marketing in light of the proposal by
- [10 Years of POPIA Symposium](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/13251/) - The journey thus far and the journey ahead The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) was enacted in November 2013, marking 2023 as the ten-year milestone since its inception. Join us for the 10 Years of POPIA Symposium, a commemoration of a decade since the enactment of the Protection of Personal
- [Mpumalanga Community Engagement (Dikopano)](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/mpumalanga-community-engagement-dikopano/) - The Information Regulator (Regulator) in partnership with the Mpumalanga Premiers Office, Ehlanzeni District Municipality and the City of Mbombela will host a Community Engagement (Dikopano) at the Nkambeni Community Hall in Hazyview. The Dikopano will create an opportunity for the Regulator to interact directly with the community of Nkambeni and gather perspective on issues relating
- [Mpumalanga Stakeholder  Engagement  Breakfast](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/mpumalanga-stakeholder-engagement-breakfast/) - The Information Regulator (Regulator) invites organised professional bodies and public bodies to a Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast to discuss the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). The Regulator will unpack the importance of compliance with POPIA and PAIA and the role
- [Webinar | Michalsons's interaction with the Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/webinar-michalsonss-interaction-with-the-information-regulator/) - About the event Michaelsons is hosting a webinar with the Information Regulator to facilitate public interaction. Questions on the Protection of Personal Information Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act, as well as compliance to these laws, will be addressed. The know-how and assistance with necessary information needed to comply with data protection and
- [Press briefing on the resolution of received PAIA and POPIA complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/press-briefing-on-outcomes-relating-to-received-paia-and-popia-complaints/) - About the event The Information Regulator (Regulator) will on Wednesday, 5 April 2023, hold a press briefing to share with members of the media and public, the outcomes of some of the high-profile cases, on which it has been conducting investigations. These cases relate to both the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and
- [Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/stakeholder-engagement-breakfast/) - About the event As part of its Limpopo roadshow to promote and raise awareness of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), and to mark Human Rights Month, the Information Regulator (Regulator) will host a Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast. The Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast aims to establish a
- [Giyani Community Engagement (Dikopano)](https://inforegulator.org.za/event/community-engagement-dikopano/) - About the event The Information Regulator (Regulator), in collaboration with the Mopani District Municipality and Greater Giyani Local Municipality, will host a Community Engagement (Dikopano) as part of the Regulator's Limpopo roadshow to promote and raise awareness of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), as

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- [POPIA](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/)
- [Part 7 | General Provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/)
- [Section 93 Short title and commencement](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-93-short-title-and-commencement/)
- [Section 92 Regulations](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-92-regulations/)
- [Section 91A Designation and training of presiding officers](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-91a-designation-and-training-of-presiding-officers/)
- [Section 91 Amendment of Public Protector Act 23 of 1994](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-91-amendment-of-public-protector-act-23-of-1994/)
- [Section 90 Offences](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-90-offences/)
- [Section 89 Liability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/general-provisions/section-89-liability/)
- [Part 6 | Transitional arrangements](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-6-transitional-arrangements/)
- [Section 87 Extended periods for dealing with requests during first two years](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-6-transitional-arrangements/section-87-extended-periods-for-dealing-with-requests-during-first-two-years/)
- [Section 86 Application of other legislation providing for access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-6-transitional-arrangements/section-86-application-of-other-legislation-providing-for-access/)
- [Part 5 | Information regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-5-information-regulator/)
- [Section 85 Expenditure of Information Regulator in terms of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-5-information-regulator/section-85-expenditure-of-information-regulator-in-terms-of-act/)
- [Section 84 Report to National Assembly by Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-5-information-regulator/section-84-report-to-national-assembly-by-information-regulator/)
- [Section 83 Additional functions of Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-5-information-regulator/section-83-additional-functions-of-information-regulator/)
- [Chapter 2 | Applications to court](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/)
- [Chapter 1A | Complaints to regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/)
- [Chapter 1 | Internal appeals against decisions of information officers of certain public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1-internal-appeals-against-decisions-of-information-officers-of-certain-public-bodies/)
- [Chapter 5 | Third party notification and intervention](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/)
- [Chapter 4 | Grounds for refusal of access to private body records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/)
- [Chapter 3 | Manner of access [to private body records]](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/)
- [Chapter 2 | Publication and availability of certain [private] records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-private-records/)
- [Chapter 1 | Right of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access/)
- [Chapter 5 | Third party notification and intervention](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/)
- [Chapter 4 | Grounds for refusal of access to public body records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/)
- [Chapter 3 | General introductory provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-3-general-introductory-provisions/)
- [Chapter 2 | General application provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/)
- [Chapter 1 | Definitions and interpretation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-1-definitions-and-interpretation/)
- [Section 2 Interpretation of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-1-definitions-and-interpretation/section-2-interpretation-of-act/)
- [Section 1 Definitions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-1-definitions-and-interpretation/section-1-definitions-chapter-1-definitions-and-interpretation/)
- [Section 8 Part applicable when performing functions as public or private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-8-part-applicable-when-performing-functions-as-public-or-private-body/)
- [Section 7 Act not applying to records requested for criminal or civil proceedings after commencement of proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-7-act-not-applying-to-records-requested-for-criminal-or-civil-proceedings-after-commencement-of-proceedings/)
- [Section 6 Application of other legislation providing for access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-6-application-of-other-legislation-providing-for-access/)
- [Section 5 Application of other legislation prohibiting or restricting disclosure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-5-application-of-other-legislation-prohibiting-or-restricting-disclosure/)
- [Section 4 Records held by official or independent contractor of public or private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-4-records-held-by-official-or-independent-contractor-of-public-or-private-body/)
- [Section 3 Act applies to record whenever it came into existence](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-2-general-application-provisions/section-3-act-applies-to-record-whenever-it-came-into-existence/)
- [Section 10 Guide on how to use Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-3-general-introductory-provisions/section-10-guide-on-how-to-use-act/)
- [Section 9 Objects of Act](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-1-introductory-provisions/chapter-3-general-introductory-provisions/section-9-objects-of-act/)
- [Section 46 Mandatory disclosure in public interest](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-46-mandatory-disclosure-in-public-interest/)
- [Section 45 Manifestly frivolous or vexatious requests, or substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-45-manifestly-frivolous-or-vexatious-requests-or-substantial-and-unreasonable-diversion-of-resources/)
- [Section 44 Operations of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-44-operations-of-public-bodies/)
- [Section 43 Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-43-mandatory-protection-of-research-information-of-third-party-and-protection-of-research-information-of-public-body/)
- [Section 42 Economic interests and financial welfare of Republic and commercial activities of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-42-economic-interests-and-financial-welfare-of-republic-and-commercial-activities-of-public-bodies/)
- [Section 41 Defence, security and international relations of Republic](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-41-defence-security-and-international-relations-of-republic/)
- [Section 40 Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-40-mandatory-protection-of-records-privileged-from-production-in-legal-proceedings/)
- [Section 39 Mandatory protection of police dockets in bail proceedings, and protection of law enforcement and legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-39-mandatory-protection-of-police-dockets-in-bail-proceedings-and-protection-of-law-enforcement-and-legal-proceedings/)
- [Section 38 Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-38-mandatory-protection-of-safety-of-individuals-and-protection-of-property/)
- [Section 37 Mandatory protection of certain confidential information, and protection of certain other confidential information, of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-37-mandatory-protection-of-certain-confidential-information-and-protection-of-certain-other-confidential-information-of-third-party/)
- [Section 36 Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-36-mandatory-protection-of-commercial-information-of-third-party/)
- [Section 35 Mandatory protection of certain records of South African Revenue Service](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-35-mandatory-protection-of-certain-records-of-south-african-revenue-service/)
- [Section 34 Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-34-mandatory-protection-of-privacy-of-third-party-who-is-natural-person/)
- [Section 33 Interpretation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-33-interpretation/)
- [Chapter 3 | Manner of access [to public body records]](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/)
- [Section 32 Reports to Information Regulation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-32-reports-to-information-regulation/)
- [Section 31 Language of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-31-language-of-access/)
- [Section 30 Access to health or other records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-30-access-to-health-or-other-records/)
- [Section 29 Access and forms of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-29-access-and-forms-of-access/)
- [Section 28 Severability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-28-severability/)
- [Section 27 Deemed refusal of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-27-deemed-refusal-of-request/)
- [Section 26 Extension of period to deal with request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-26-extension-of-period-to-deal-with-request/)
- [Section 25 Decision on request and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-25-decision-on-request-and-notice-thereof/)
- [Section 24 Deferral of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-24-deferral-of-access/)
- [Section 23 Records that cannot be found or do not exist](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-23-records-that-cannot-be-found-or-do-not-exist/)
- [Section 22 Fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-22-fees/)
- [Section 21 Preservation of records until final decision on request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-21-preservation-of-records-until-final-decision-on-request/)
- [Section 20 Transfer of requests](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-20-transfer-of-requests/)
- [Section 19 Duty to assist requesters](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-19-duty-to-assist-requesters/)
- [Section 18 Form of requests](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-18-form-of-requests/)
- [Section 17 Designation of deputy information officers, and delegation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access-to-public-body-records/section-17-designation-of-deputy-information-officers-and-delegation/)
- [Chapter 2 | Publication and availability of certain [public] records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-public-records/)
- [Section 16 Information in telephone directory](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-public-records/section-16-information-in-telephone-directory/)
- [Section 15 Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-public-records/section-15-voluntary-disclosure-and-automatic-availability-of-certain-records/)
- [Section 14 Manual on functions of, and index of records held by, public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-public-records/section-14-manual-on-functions-of-and-index-of-records-held-by-public-body/)
- [Chapter 1 | Right of access, and specific application provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access-and-specific-application-provisions/)
- [Section 13 Body determined to be part of another public body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access-and-specific-application-provisions/section-13-body-determined-to-be-part-of-another-public-body/)
- [Section 12 Act not applying to certain public bodies or officials thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access-and-specific-application-provisions/section-12-act-not-applying-to-certain-public-bodies-or-officials-thereof/)
- [Section 11 Right of access to records of public bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access-and-specific-application-provisions/section-11-right-of-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/)
- [Section 73 Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/section-73-decision-on-representations-for-refusal-and-notice-thereof-chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/)
- [Section 72 Representations and consent by third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/section-72-representations-and-consent-by-third-parties-chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/)
- [Section 71 Notice to third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/section-71-notice-to-third-parties-chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention/)
- [Section 50 Right of access to records of private bodies](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-1-right-of-access/section-50-right-of-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/)
- [Section 52A Recording, preservation and disclosure of records on private funding of political parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-private-records/section-52a-recording-preservation-and-disclosure-of-records-on-private-funding-of-political-parties/)
- [Section 52 Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-private-records/section-52-voluntary-disclosure-and-automatic-availability-of-certain-records/)
- [Section 51 Manual](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-2-publication-and-availability-of-certain-private-records/section-51-manual/)
- [Section 61 Access to health or other records](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-61-access-to-health-or-other-records/)
- [Section 60 Form of access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-60-form-of-access/)
- [Section 59 Severability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-59-severability/)
- [Section 58 Deemed refusal of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-58-deemed-refusal-of-request/)
- [Section 57 Extension of period to deal with request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-57-extension-of-period-to-deal-with-request/)
- [Section 56 Decision on request and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-56-decision-on-request-and-notice-thereof/)
- [Section 55 Records that cannot be found or do not exist](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-55-records-that-cannot-be-found-or-do-not-exist/)
- [Section 54 Fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-54-fees/)
- [Section 53 Form of request](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-3-manner-of-access/section-53-form-of-request/)
- [Section 70 Mandatory disclosure in public interest](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-70-mandatory-disclosure-in-public-interest/)
- [Section 69 Mandatory protection of research information of third party, and protection of research information of private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-69-mandatory-protection-of-research-information-of-third-party-and-protection-of-research-information-of-private-body/)
- [Section 68 Commercial information of private body](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-68-commercial-information-of-private-body/)
- [Section 67 Mandatory protection of records privileged from production in legal proceedings](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-67-mandatory-protection-of-records-privileged-from-production-in-legal-proceedings/)
- [Section 66 Mandatory protection of safety of individuals, and protection of property](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-66-mandatory-protection-of-safety-of-individuals-and-protection-of-property/)
- [Section 65 Mandatory protection of certain confidential information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-65-mandatory-protection-of-certain-confidential-information-of-third-party/)
- [Section 64 Mandatory protection of commercial information of third party](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-64-mandatory-protection-of-commercial-information-of-third-party/)
- [Section 63 Mandatory protection of privacy of third party who is natural person](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-63-mandatory-protection-of-privacy-of-third-party-who-is-natural-person/)
- [Section 62 Interpretation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-3-access-to-records-of-private-bodies/chapter-4-grounds-for-refusal-of-access-to-records/section-62-interpretation/)
- [Section 77 Decision on internal appeal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1-internal-appeals-against-decisions-of-information-officers-of-certain-public-bodies/section-77-decision-on-internal-appeal-and-notice-thereof/)
- [Section 76 Notice to and representations by other interested parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1-internal-appeals-against-decisions-of-information-officers-of-certain-public-bodies/section-76-notice-to-and-representations-by-other-interested-parties/)
- [Section 75 Manner of internal appeal, and appeal fees](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1-internal-appeals-against-decisions-of-information-officers-of-certain-public-bodies/section-75-manner-of-internal-appeal-and-appeal-fees/)
- [Section 74 Right of internal appeal to relevant authority](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1-internal-appeals-against-decisions-of-information-officers-of-certain-public-bodies/section-74-right-of-internal-appeal-to-relevant-authority/)
- [Section 77K Non-compliance with Enforcement Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77k-non-compliance-with-enforcement-notice/)
- [Section 77J Enforcement Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77j-enforcement-notice/)
- [Section 77I Information Notice](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77i-information-notice/)
- [Section 77H Assessment](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77h-assessment/)
- [Section 77G Investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77g-investigation-proceedings-of-regulator/)
- [Section 77F Settlement of complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77f-settlement-of-complaints/)
- [Section 77E Pre-investigation proceedings of Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77e-pre-investigation-proceedings-of-regulator/)
- [Section 77D Regulator may decide to take no action on complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77d-regulator-may-decide-to-take-no-action-on-complaint/)
- [Section 77C Action on receipt of complaint](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77c-action-on-receipt-of-complaint/)
- [Section 77B Modes of complaints to Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77b-modes-of-complaints-to-regulator/)
- [Section 77A Complaints](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-1a-complaints-to-regulator/section-77a-complaints/)
- [Section 82 Decision on application](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/section-82-decision-on-application/)
- [Section 81 Proceedings are civil](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/section-81-proceedings-are-civil/)
- [Section 80 Disclosure of records to, and non-disclosure by, court](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/section-80-disclosure-of-records-to-and-non-disclosure-by-court/)
- [Section 79 Procedure](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/section-79-procedure/)
- [Section 78 Applications regarding decisions of information officers or relevant authorities of public bodies or heads of private bodies or Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-4-appeals-against-decisions/chapter-2-applications-to-court/section-78-applications-regarding-decisions-of-information-officers-or-relevant-authorities-of-public-bodies-or-heads-of-private-bodies-or-regulator/)
- [Section 47 | Notice to third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-47-notice-to-third-parties/)
- [Section 48 | Representations and consent by third parties](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-48-representations-and-consent-by-third-parties/)
- [Section 49 | Decision on representations for refusal and notice thereof](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/paia/part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/chapter-5-third-party-notification-and-intervention-part-2-access-to-records-of-public-bodies/section-49-decision-on-representations-for-refusal-and-notice-thereof/)
- [Quick Access](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/quick-access/)
- [Chapter 12 General Provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-12-general-provisions/)
- [Chapter 11 Offences, Penalties and Administrative Fines](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-11-offences-penalties-and-administrative-fines/)
- [Chapter 10 Enforcement](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-10-enforcement/)
- [Chapter 9 Transborder Information Flows](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-9-transborder-information-flows/)
- [Chapter 8 Rights of Data Subjects Regarding Direct Marketing by Means of Unsolicited Electronic Communications, Directories and Automated Decision Making](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-8-rights-of-data-subjects-regarding-direct-marketing-by-means-of-unsolicited-electronic-communications-directories-and-automated-decision-making/)
- [Chapter 7 Codes of Conduct](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-7-codes-of-conduct/)
- [Chapter 6 Prior Authorisation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-6-prior-authorisation/)
- [Chapter 5 Supervision](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-5-supervision/)
- [Chapter 4 Exemption from Conditions for Processing of Personal Information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-4-exemption-from-conditions-for-processing-of-personal-information/)
- [Chapter 3 Conditions for Lawful Processing](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/)
- [Chapter 2 Application Provisions](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-2-application-provisions/)
- [Chapter 1 Definitions and Purpose](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-1-definitions-and-purpose/)
- [ACT Summary and Preamble](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/act-summary-and-preamble/)
- [Part C Processing of personal information of children](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-c-processing-of-personal-information-of-children/)
- [Condition 8 Data subject participation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-8-data-subject-participation/)
- [Condition 7 Security safeguards](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-7-security-safeguards/)
- [Condition 6 Openness](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-6-openness/)
- [Condition 5 Information quality](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-5-information-quality/)
- [Condition 4 Further processing limitation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-4-further-processing-limitation/)
- [Condition 3 Purpose specification](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-3-purpose-specification/)
- [Condition 2 Processing limitation](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-2-processing-limitation/)
- [Condition 1 Accountability](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/condition-1-accountability/)
- [Part B Information Officer](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-5-supervision/part-b-information-officer/)
- [Part A Information Regulator](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-5-supervision/part-a-information-regulator/)
- [Part B Processing of special personal information](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-b-processing-of-special-personal-information/)
- [Part A Processing of personal information in general](https://inforegulator.org.za/knowledge-base/category/popia/chapter-3-conditions-for-lawful-processing/part-a-processing-of-personal-information-in-general/)

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## Category Document

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## Tags

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## Category Team

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