INFO REGULATOR SA STRAT PLAN

Part B

• Improved confidence in the Regulator.

• Improved level of compliance by public and private bodies. • Improved confidence in the Regulator.

• Increased enforcement

powers to ensure compliance with PAIA.

PESTEL Threats (External) Implication forthe Regulator Opportunities (External) Implication for the Regulator • Benchmarking constantly

challenged e.g. (through reviews and appeals). to remain relevant with other jurisdictions. • Deficiencies (lacuna) in legislations (POPIA). • Challenges in the enforcement of POPIA. with other regulators in order

• Litigation against the Regulator. • Reputational damage. • Review and amendment to PAIA and PAIA Regulations.

• Advocate for PAIA amendment.

• Financial and reputational implications viz. reviews.

• Failure by public and private bodies to comply with their PAIA obligations.

• Low levels of compliance with PAIA by public and private bodies.

• Regulator’s decisions being

• Lack of enforcement powers in

respect of PAIA compliance and monitoring assessments. • Limited powers to enforce

compliance particularly with

PAIA due to no consequence for non-compliance.

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