Codes of Conduct > Guidelines to Develop Codes of Conduct > Part 2 - Issuing of a Code of Conduct by the Information Regulator (regulator) > 18. Notice of consideration for a code of conduct

The Regulator must:

18.1	give notice in the Gazette that the issuing of a code is being considered.

18.2	The said notice must contain a statement that:

18.2.1

the proposed code of conduct being considered and a copy thereof may be obtained from the Regulator, and

18.2.2

written submissions on the proposed code may be submitted to the Regulator within a period specified in the notice.

18.3	The Regulator may not issue the code of conduct unless it has considered all the submissions made and is satisfied that all affected persons have been given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions.

18.4	The appropriate way to bring a code to the attention of affected persons will depend on the circumstances of each case, but may include:

18.4.1

placing a code or information about a code on the website of the Regulator;

18.4.2

public notices in newspapers or industry publications;

18.4.3

direct engagement with relevant stakeholders and relevant bodies; or

18.4.4

consultation with relevant Regulators to assess any other legal issues associated with a code.

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