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Information officers take note! The right of access to information vs. The right to privacy - Polity.org.za
Published Wednesday, 2 November 2022
AI Editorial Summary
Article addresses information officers regarding the balance between access to information rights under PAIA and privacy protections under POPIA. This highlights ongoing tensions information officers must navigate when processing access requests while safeguarding personal data, a core responsibility under South African data protection law.
Information officers take note! The right of access to information vs. The right to privacy Polity.org.za
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