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

Codes of Conduct

Guidelines to Develop Codes of Conduct

Part 1 - Introduction: The Legislative Framework

10. Resource requirements

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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.