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

Chapter 5 : Supervision

Part B : Information Officer

55. Duties and responsibilities of Information Officer
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(1)An information officer’s responsibilities include—
(a)the encouragement of compliance, by the body, with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information;
(b)dealing with requests made to the body pursuant to this Act;
(c)working with the Regulator in relation to investigations conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 in relation to the body;
(d)otherwise ensuring compliance by the body with the provisions of this Act; and
(e)as may be prescribed.

 

(2)Officers must take up their duties in terms of this Act only after the responsible party has registered them with the Regulator.