QUESTION 1
“The Information Officers of public and private bodies perform their duties and responsibilities in terms of both Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).”
With the aid of examples, provide a detailed comparative discussion of these two pieces of legislation, indicating their similarities and distinctive features.
QUESTION 2
“Administrative law is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. Administrative law is considered a branch of public law. Corruption could occur anytime people deal with public authorities or where a public official has power to make a decision.”
In the light of this statement, critically discuss the relevance and importance of administrative law as a corruption-combatting instrument in South Africa. Quote examples to support your view
Answers to Above Questions on Public Management
Answer 1: The handling of information in South Africa is governed by the promotion of access to Information Act, and the protection of personal Information Act. Both these acts are responsible for governing the practices in relation to information and they have significant similarities as well as differences. An analysis of the similarities and differences between the two acts is performed as follows:
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