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Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
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The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (or PAIA; Act No. 2 of 2000) is a freedom of information law in South Africa. It gives the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information held by private bodies that is required for the exercise and protection of any rights.
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Parliament of South Africa | |
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Citation | Act No. 2 of 2000 |
Territorial extent | Republic of South Africa |
Enacted by | Parliament of South Africa |
Assented to | 2 February 2000 |
Commenced | 9 March 2001 |
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Freedom of information | |
Status: In force |
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The Act was previously enforced by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), but since 1 July 2021 has been enforced by the Information Regulator.[1]