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

32. The form and manner of the application to vary an approved code of conduct
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32.1 An application to vary an approved code must take the form of a letter addressed to the Regulator setting out the following:
32.1.1 the title of the approved code;
32.1.2 the name of the relevant body bound by the code that is applying for variation;
32.1.3 the details of the proposed variation;
32.1.4 the reasons for the variation;
32.1.5 any potential consequences resulting from the variation, including the impact on relevant bodies bound by the approved code; and
32.1.6 details of any consultation carried out with relevant bodies bound by the approved code along with other affected stakeholders.

 

32.2 The application must also include:
32.2.1 a copy of the proposed variation clearly marked on the current approved code.
32.2.2 submissions received on any consultation undertaken on the variation; and
32.2.3 if all the requirements in these guidelines are not met, a statement explaining why those requirements have not been met or why they are not relevant, and any other material that may be relevant to assist the Regulator’s decision to issue a code as varied.