Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)

Regulations

Regulations relating to the Protection of Personal Information, 2018

4. Additional duties and responsibilities of Information Officer

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[Regulation 4 Heading substituted by Notice No. 6126, GG52523, dated 17 April 2025]

 

(1) An information officer must, in addition to the responsibilities referred to in section 55(1) of the Act, ensure that—
(a) a compliance framework is developed, implemented, monitored and maintained and continually improved;

[Regulation 4(1)(a) substituted by (4.2) of Notice No. 6126, GG52523, dated 17 April 2025]

(b) a personal information impact assessment is done to ensure that adequate measures and standards exist in order to comply with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information;
(c) [Regulation 4(1)(c) deleted by (4.1) of Notice No. 6126, GG52523, dated 17 April 2025]
(d) internal measures are developed together with adequate systems to process requests for information or access thereto; and
(e) internal awareness sessions are conducted regarding the provisions of the Act, regulations made in terms of the Act, codes of conduct, or information obtained from the Regulator.

 

(2) [Regulation 4(2) deleted by (4.3) of Notice No. 6126, GG52523, dated 17 April 2025]