PAIA SUMMARY

Promotion of Access to Information Act

1. Purpose

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA) provides individuals with the right to request access to certain records held by private bodies.

Bethanie Management Consulting CC supports transparency and complies with PAIA.

2. Information Officer

The Information Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with PAIA and POPIA.

Information Officer Deon Bethanie

Contact details

Email: info_officer@bethanieconsulting.co.za Telephone: +27 (0)11 042 9768

3. Categories of Records Held

Bethanie Management Consulting CC may hold the following categories of records:

Corporate records

company registration documentation

governance and compliance documentation.

Client records

accounting records

tax documentation

financial statements

advisory reports

engagement agreements.

Operational records

supplier agreements

financial records

administrative documentation.

Employee records

employment contracts

payroll records

personnel documentation.

Access to certain records may be restricted where disclosure would violate privacy rights, confidentiality obligations, or legal protections.

4. Requesting Access to Records

Requests for access to records should be submitted in writing to the Information Officer.

The request should include:

the requester’s contact details

a description of the record requested

proof of identity.

Requests will be handled in accordance with PAIA procedures.

5. Availability of the PAIA Manual

A full PAIA Manual describing procedures for requesting access to information is available upon request from the Information Officer.