PAIA Manual

1. Introduction

This manual is published in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No 2 of 2000 ("PAIA") and in terms of Regulation 4(1)(c) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").

The purpose of PAIA is to give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.

2. Company Details

• Name: Darryn Brick Appraisals (Pty) Ltd
• Registration Number: 2014/107165/07
• Physical Address: Western Cape, South Africa
• Postal Address: Western Cape, South Africa
• Telephone: 074 832 2740
• Email: darryn@dbaza.co.za
• Website: https://dbaza.co.za

3. Information Officer

• Name: Darryn Alec Brick
• Email: darryn@dbaza.co.za
• Telephone: 074 832 2740

4. Guide on How to Use PAIA

The South African Human Rights Commission ("SAHRC") has compiled a guide containing information to assist a person wishing to exercise a right of access to information in terms of PAIA and POPIA.

This guide is available from the SAHRC. The contact details of the Commission are:

• Telephone: 011 877 3600
• Website: www.sahrc.org.za
• Email: info@sahrc.org.za

5. Records Available Without Request

The following information is available on our website without the need for a formal request:

• Services offered
• Contact information
• Sworn Appraiser Certificate
• Payment Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy

6. Records Available on Request

Records held by Darryn Brick Appraisals (Pty) Ltd which may be requested include:

• Company registration documents
• Financial records (subject to applicable legislation)
• Employment records (subject to applicable legislation)
• Client records (subject to confidentiality agreements)

7. Request Procedure

A request for access to information must be made on the prescribed form (Form C) obtainable from the SAHRC website. The form must be submitted to the Information Officer at the address provided above.

A request fee and access fee may be payable in accordance with the fees prescribed by the Minister of Justice.

8. Grounds for Refusal

Access to records may be refused on the grounds set out in Chapter 4 of PAIA, including but not limited to:

• Protection of personal information of third parties
• Protection of commercial information of third parties
• Protection of confidential information of third parties
• Legal professional privilege
• Records privileged from production in legal proceedings