INFO REGULATOR SA STRAT PLAN

Part B

Strengths

Weaknesses

• The brand ‘Information Regulator’ as the custodian of POPIA and PAIA is strong, as it attracts a large audience when hosting events, including training. • The listing of the Regulator as Schedule 3A public entity create a space for administrative independence and to work towards its total independence. • Enabling legal provisions on education and training,

• Lack of an automated case management system to effectively manage and address complaints, notifications and queries. • Lack of enforcement powers related to PAIA compliance and monitoring. • Limited capacity to execute training and education, public awareness, communications, stakeholder engagements and policy and research mandate. • Inadequate systems and processes to enhance the development and conduct of training and education, public awareness, communications, stakeholder engagements and policy and research programmes through digital platforms. • Inaccessibility of the Regulator in terms of regional offices (limited geographical presence). • Budget limitation (constraint) and unavailability of funds for training and education, public awareness, communications, stakeholder engagements and policy and research programmes.

stakeholder engagements, public awareness, communications and policy and research work.

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