In particular, section 114(4) of the POPIA provides that “the South African Human Rights Commission must, in consultation with the Information Regulator, finalise or conclude its functions referred to in sections 83 and 84 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, as soon as reasonably possible after the amendment of those sections in terms of this Act”. The Commission will therefore continue to work with the Information Regulator to ensure a smooth handover of PAIA functions by 30 June 2021 or as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.

The Commission wishes to inform all stakeholders that it will continue to discharge its powers and functions under the PAIA until the handover process to the Information Regulator is complete. The Commission will also inform its PAIA complainants and enquirers of transitional arrangements during 2021.

The Commission wishes the Information Regulator well as it commences its broad functions under the POPIA and looks forward to working together to promote and realise the constitutional rights to privacy and access to information.

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Issued by the South African Human Rights Commission

Gushwell Brooks – Communications Co-ordinator Tel: 082 645 8573This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.