Access to Reliable Public Records as Evidence for Freedom of Information in Commonwealth Africa

Thurston, Anne

doi:10.1080/00358533.2015.1112095

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“…Records Management is seen as key business partners with legal Division in helping university protect itself from litigation (Khan and Akhter, 2017). This statement is alluded to by Thurston (2015) who said that information laws including records management are inseparable because all professions stressed information integrity and governance.…”

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“…The POPIA is based on the integrity, reliable and trustworthy records for universities sector to be accountability and effectiveness (Thurston, 2015). The records profession can make an important contribution to protection of personal information if it is empowered to do so (Thurston, 2015). Records and Archives management profession play an essential role to protect the integrity of records as evidence.…”

Section: Protection Of Information Integritymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of a South Africa national consultative workshop on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Netshakuma

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to assess the Protection of Personal Information Act (No. 4 of 2013) (POPIA) in South African (SA) universities sector with the objective to formulate code of conduct to improve compliance. Design/methodology/approach The case study approach was used in this study. Data were collected using interviews with the SA universities’ representatives during the POPIA consultative workshop. Findings The results showed that most of the participants were not aware of the POPIA, lack of collaboration between the legal practitioners, records managers and archivist. Internal control systems with Information Communication Technology (ICT) need to be in in place to provide information integrity and the value of international integrity with regard to the international students and staff. Research limitations/implications This paper is based on the first phase of the national consultative workshop with 25 SA public universities held between January and November 2018. The findings of the study are transferable to other sectors like health and infrastructure. Practical implications The findings are expected to be instrumental to the formulation of universities’ code of conduct in line with POPIA. Social implications The POPIA, if not properly implemented, can contribute to the violation of information integrity of the international students with regard to research and cultural exchange programme. Furthermore, it can affect SA trade relations with the European countries as it is a requirement for non- European countries to comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Originality/value This study is useful to ensure consultation of the POPIA. Is also essential for the POPIA to be aligned with the international norms and standards such as GDPR.

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Section: Protection Of Information Integritymentioning

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Assessment of a South Africa national consultative workshop on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Netshakuma

2019

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“…3.6) an electronic records management system should apply control on the access of records so that the integrity, authenticity and reliability of records are not compromised. The study conducted by Thurston (2015), Asogwa (2012) emphasized the significance of reliable and trustworthy financial records to promote accountability and effectiveness and the impact on citizens’ rights when they are not well managing, is greater than is often realized. Changes in information and computer systems require that information be migrated to new technologies if the information is to remain accessible over time.…”

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“…This means that records management division within organisations and preservation activities conducted by archival institutions rely on data retention and disposition schedule (Bushey et al , 2015). Compliance with legislation entails organisations to create records and retain them for a specific period, this means that effectiveness involves carrying out business operations in a better way, whereas efficiency refers to productivity and cost savings (Netshakhuma, 2019a, Netshakhuma 2020d). A records retention and disposition schedule is essential in the management of political funding records to ensure an effective records management system.…”

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“…The study conducted by Ferguson-Boucher and Convery (2011) indicated that loss of control over the information stored in an Electronic Content Management system is not only a challenge for the ability to manage information life cycle of the records but also information security and authenticity. Thurston (2015) alluded to the fact that electronic records created and held in the Information Communication Technology system are highly vulnerable. This is so because electronic records can be easily manipulated and changed owing to their digital nature (Majore et al , 2014).…”

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The implications of Political Party Funding Act, No. 6 of 2018 in South Africa on records management

Netshakhuma

2020

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Purpose This paper aims to assess the Section 12 of the Political Party Funding Act No. 6 of 2018 of South Africa with a view of recommending good records management practice. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a literature review and an analysis of political funding access to information and records management literatures. Findings The study found that a lack of good records management practice is hindering transparency in government practice in South Africa. Furthermore, the enactment of the Political Party Funding Act No. 6 of 2018 has created the potential for South Africa political parties to start applying good records management practices. Research limitations/implications This research is limited to Section 12 of the political parties funding Act No 6 of 2018 to promote accountability transparency. Practical implications The effective implementation of the Political Party Funding Act, 2018 will contribute to the preservation of records with financial, historical and cultural values. Social implications The implementation of the Political Party Funding Act No. 6 of 2018 Section 12 is expected to lead an open, transparent and accountable South African society through the establishment of a a records management programme. Originality/value This paper raises important considerations around ensuring compliance and accountability in government recordkeeping within the context of recent legislation. While discussion around the importance and use of records management is not new, the legislation brings an opportunity for fresh discussion within a national political context.

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Platform governance for sustainable development: Reshaping citizen-administration relationships in the digital age

Janowski

Estévez

Baguma

2018

Government Information Quarterly

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Access to Reliable Public Records as Evidence for Freedom of Information in Commonwealth Africa

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Assessment of a South Africa national consultative workshop on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Assessment of a South Africa national consultative workshop on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

The implications of Political Party Funding Act, No. 6 of 2018 in South Africa on records management

Platform governance for sustainable development: Reshaping citizen-administration relationships in the digital age

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