Custom PAIA Manual

A PAIA Manual is a document which sets out how, when and in what instances third parties are able to obtain access to a record held by an organisation.

R3,200.00 inc. VAT

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Fit For

All South African organisations
Customised

Yes, to your organisations specific needs
Attorney

An experienced Attorney having at least 12 years post qualification experience

Common benefits of a PAIA Manual

  • Set out clear guidelines for external parties to follow if they need to request a record from you
  • Assist in complying with both the POPI Act as well as the Promotion of Access to Information Act

FAQ's regarding PAIA Manuals

Both the POPI Act and the The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) require that all public bodies and certain private bodies put together a PAIA Manual.

You will need to have a PAIA Manual if:

  • You are a public body; or
  • You are a private company and:
    • have more than 50 employees and operates in one of the sectors mentioned below; or
    • have an annual turnover, in your industry or sector, equal or more than what has been set out below.
 
Sector / IndustryTurnover Threshold
AgricultureZAR6 million
Mining and QuarryingZAR22,5 million
ManufacturingZAR30 million
Electricity, Gas and WaterZAR30 million
ConstructionZAR15 million
Retail and Motor Trade and Repair ServicesZAR45 million
Wholesale Trade, Commercial Agents and Allied ServicesZAR75 million
Catering, Accommodation and other TradeZAR15 million
Transport Storage and CommunicationsZAR30 million
Finance and Business ServicesZAR30 million
Community, Special and Personal ServicesZAR15 million
  • The organisation’s contact details & PAIA head;
  • Reference South African Human Rights Commission Guide;
  • Provisions pertaining to what records may be voluntarily disclosed and automatic availability;
  • What records of the organisation that it makes available on request;
  • Grounds for refusal of access to records;
  • Request procedures;
  • When access to records will be approved;
  • Remedies if a request is refused; and
  • Fees chargeable for access to a record.