In South Africa, getting information might be difficult due to the country’s troubled history. We may finally breathe a sigh of relief since the Constitution has put an end to all of this secrecy. Our right to access any information kept by another person and that is essential for the exercise or protection of any rights, as well as the right to provide for things linked therewith, is granted to us by the Constitution. The Promotion of Access to Information Act, also known as PAIA, was passed so that we might reach this level of transparency. Anyone is permitted under PAIA to file a request using a PAIA request form for information that is kept by specific organisations, and the information must be made available.

All types of firms, from sole proprietorships to privately held corporations to publicly traded conglomerates, are included in these organisations. Before the 31st of December, 2021, private bodies were free from the PAIA compliance requirements; however, this all changed. It is now quite likely that you will be subject to PAIA compliance, and it is imperative that your business take the necessary steps. Compliance with PAIA does not have to be a nightmarish experience, especially when Legalese is available to help. Get in touch with us right away, and we will assist you in making compliance with PAIA as simple and unobtrusive as possible.