The compliance universe is crowded and confusing. In South Africa professional firms may simultaneously be subject to an extensive number of regulatory frameworks.
If you require consultancy on any of the following, we can assist
- Legal Practitioners Act (LPA 28 of 2014) – specifically compliance with Section 86, Section 88 and Rule 54 and / or Rule 55 and / or Rule 56
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA 38 of 2001) – to combat illicit financial flows and ensure South Africa’s compliance with its obligations in terms of FATF membership
- National Credit Act (NCA 34 of 2005) – provision of credit and handling of consumer data
- Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA 2 of 2000) – retention of records and access thereto by members of the public
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA 3 of 2000) – concerning the administrative treatment of decisions
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA 4 of 2013) – regulates the right to privacy and the treatment of personal identifiable data, comparable to the EU’s GDPR