PAIA Manual

Last updated: [Insert Date]

This PAIA Manual is prepared in accordance with Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act No. 2 of 2000 ("PAIA") and applies to MSB Micro Systems (Pty) Ltd, a private company operating within South Africa.

Company Information

Company Name: MSB Micro Systems (Pty) Ltd

Registration Number: [Insert Company Registration Number]

Physical Address: [Insert Physical Address]

Postal Address: [Insert Postal Address]

Telephone Number: [Insert Telephone Number]

Website: www.msbmicro.com

Information Officer: [Insert Full Name]

Email Address: [Insert Email Address of Information Officer]

 

Introduction to PAIA

The purpose of PAIA is to give effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by private and public bodies, which is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.

 

Guide on How to Use PAIA

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has compiled a guide containing information to assist individuals on how to exercise their rights under PAIA.
Contact the SAHRC at:

Website: www.sahrc.org.za

Tel: 011 877 3600

Email: paia@sahrc.org.za

 

Records Available Without a Request

The following categories of records are available without requiring a formal PAIA request:

  • Company profile and service descriptions
  • Marketing materials
  • Published newsletters or articles
  • Information available on the official website

 

Records Available on Request

Records that may be requested in terms of PAIA include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial records
  • Human resources policies and employee-related records
  • Client and supplier information
  • Internal correspondence
  • Operational and project documentation
  • Legal and contractual records

 

Access to these records may be subject to certain grounds of refusal as allowed by the Act.

 

Request Procedure

To access records, please complete Form C (available at www.justice.gov.za) and submit it to the Information Officer, along with the applicable request fee.
Submission Methods:

  • Email: [Insert Email]
  • Post: [Insert Postal Address]
  • Hand delivery: [Insert Physical Address]

 

Prescribed Fees

A request fee of R140 is applicable for private bodies.
Additional fees may be charged for the reproduction and postage of documents.
No fees apply for personal records unless reproduction is required.

 

Grounds for Refusal of Access

Access to certain records may be refused on the following grounds:

  • Protection of personal information of third parties
  • Commercially confidential information
  • Legal privilege
  • Safety and security considerations

 

Remedies Available

If a request is refused, the requester may:

  • Lodge an internal appeal (if applicable)
  • Approach a court for relief

 

Availability of the Manual

This PAIA Manual is available: