PAIA ANNUAL REPORT – SUBSMISSION DEADLINE 30 JUNE

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Information Regulator has issued a formal notice requiring the submission of Annual Reports in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), 2 of 2000, for the 2024/2025 financial year

As per Section 32 of PAIA, all Information Officers (IOs), Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs), and Deputy Information Officers (DIOs) are required to submit an annual report detailing requests for access to records received and processed. Non-compliance may result in regulatory enforcement actions, including formal compliance audits initiated by the Information Regulator.

 

Submission Process

  • Reports must be submitted via the Information Regulator eServices Portal.
  • Only registered IOs, HPBs, and DIOs are authorized to submit reports.
  • Failure to submit may then trigger mandatory PAIA compliance checks.

 

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with PAIA reporting obligations may result in:

  • Regulatory enforcement notices issued by the Information Regulator.
  • Potential fines or criminal penalties, including imprisonment for up to three years for wilful or negligent non-compliance.
  • Reputational damage, which may discourage stakeholders from engaging with your organization.

 

Timely submission is imperative to avoid regulatory scrutiny and enforcement measures. Please ensure compliance before the deadline.