PAIA Act Online Course | Learn About South Africa’s Access to Information Law
This Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) 5 in 1 online course provides a practical overview of South Africa’s legislation aimed at promoting transparency and access to information. You will explore key areas such as compliance, records management and public accountability to help uphold the right to information in both public and private sectors. This course covers the five core focus areas linked to PAIA implementation. Learners gain practical knowledge on how to prepare PAIA manuals, manage information requests, safeguard personal data and meet compliance responsibilities.
What is the PAIA Act?
The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) is a pivotal piece of legislation in South Africa, designed to ensure transparency and accountability by granting the public the right to access information held by public and private bodies. This comprehensive course offers an in-depth exploration of PAIA, guiding participants through its core principles, procedural requirements and practical applications.
What You Will Learn
- Purpose and scope of PAIA and its importance in governance
- How to prepare and maintain a compliant PAIA manual
- Responding to access to information requests
- Balancing transparency with protection of personal data
- Role of Information Officers and reporting duties
Who Should Enrol
- Learners working in administration, compliance, or information management
- Public or private sector staff involved in legal or records-related duties
- Individuals responsible for drafting PAIA manuals or handling data requests
- Anyone seeking to understand South African access to information laws
This online course offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) in South Africa. It covers five essential components that equip learners with practical knowledge on how to promote transparency, respond to requests, and protect personal information while staying compliant with legislative requirements.
You will explore the obligations of public and private bodies under PAIA, learn how to draft and maintain PAIA manuals, and understand the role of Information Officers. The course also explains how PAIA works in conjunction with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to ensure ethical and legal access to information. By the end of the course, you will be confident in applying PAIA procedures in a professional setting.
Course Content
- SpecCon Holdings
- The Purpose of PAIA
- Key Provisions and Principles
- The Structure of PAIA
- Public vs. Private Bodies
- When and How to Make a Request
- 2. Handling Refusals and Appeals
- PAIA and Your Role
- Best Practices for Managing Information
- Compliance and Responsibilities
- Data Handling and Processing
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 55m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
