Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013)Codes of ConductGuidelines to Develop Codes of ConductPart 1 - Introduction: The Legislative Framework10. Resource requirements |
A relevant body should ensure that it has sufficient resources for the development and implementation of a code. Resources may need to be allocated for:
10.1 | investigating the need for the development for a code; |
10.2 | establishing an administrative mechanism responsible for developing a code; |
10.3 | drafting and scoping of a code; |
10.4 | seeking legal or professional advice; |
10.5 | involving stakeholders in effective consultations on the draft code; |
10.6 | obtaining the necessary authorisation; |
10.7 | establishing sufficient representation; |
10.8 | establishing a body to oversee the operation of a code and reporting on its operation; |
10.9 | establishing a procedure for the making and dealing with complaints if any; and |
10.10 | maintaining information about a code on the website, including a list of relevant bodies bound by a code. |