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

Codes of Conduct

Guidelines to Develop Codes of Conduct

Part 5 - Reviewing, Varying and Revocation of an approved code of conduct

30. Review of the operation of an approved code of conduct

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30.1 The Regulator may on its own initiative review the operation of an approved code within a five (5) year period or as and when deemed necessary.

 

30.2 The review may occur when the Regulator becomes aware of, amongst others, the following:
30.2.1 a change in industry practices, technology or expectations of affected persons that may impact the effective operation of a code; or
30.2.2 the lack of compliance with an approved code.

 

30.3 The Regulator will notify the relevant body in writing of the decision to review the code. The Regulator will undertake a consultation during the review process.

 

30.4 If the Regulator decides to review an approved code, the Regulator must publish a notice of the review on its website requesting comments from affected persons.

 

30.5 The outcome of the review of a code may inform a decision by the Regulator to revoke an approved code.