PAIA MANUAL - 13/10/2023

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH (PTY) LTD. This manual has been prepared in terms of the section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 and to address the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.

 

 

1       Definitions

 

Term

Definition

CEO

Chief Executive Officer

Client

Any natural or juristic person that received or receives services from the company

Complainant

Any person who lodges a complaint with the Information Regulator

Complaint

(a) A matter reported to the Information Regulator in terms of section 74(1) and (2) of the Act;

(b) A complaint referred to in section 76(1)(e) and 92(1) of the Act;

(c) A matter reported or referred to the Information Regulator in terms of other legislation that regulates the mandate of the Information Regulator

Conditions for Lawful Processing

The conditions for the lawful processing of personal information as fully set out in chapter 3 of POPI and in section 12 of this manual

Data Subject

The person to whom Personal Information relates

Day

A calendar day, unless the last day of a specified period happens to fall on a Sunday or public holiday, in which case it is calculated exclusive of that Sunday or public holiday (Interpretation Act, 1957 - Act No. 33 of 1957)

DIO

Deputy Information Officer

Information Officer/IO

The individual who is identified herein and legally appointed to ensure compliance with POPIA and PAIA

Manual

This manual

Minister

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Office Hours

(a) For the Information Regulator: 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays);

(b) For designated offices: Hours during which the offices operate

PAIA

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000

Personal Information

Information relating to an identifiable living person, or an identifiable existing juristic person, including but not limited to race, gender, contact info, biometrics, correspondence, opinions, and identifiers

Personnel

Any person who works for or provides services to or on behalf of the company and receives or is entitled to receive remuneration, including permanent, temporary and part-time staff, directors, and contractors

POPI/POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013

POPI Regulations

Regulations promulgated in terms of section 112(2) of POPI

Private Body

(a) A natural person conducting business;

(b) A business partnership;

(c) A juristic person not being a public body

Processing

Any operation or activity concerning personal information, including collection, storage, dissemination, or destruction

Regulator

Information Regulator established in terms of POPIA

Republic

Republic of South Africa

Signature

Any legally accepted form of signature, including electronic signature where applicable

Writing

As referred to in section 12 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002)

 

 

 

2       Purpose of the PAIA Manual

 

This PAIA Manual is useful for the public to:

 

2.1    Check the categories of records held by a body which are available without a person having to submit a formal PAIA request.

 

2.2    Have a sufficient understanding of how to make a request for access to a record of the body, by providing a description of the subjects on which the body holds records and the categories of records held on each subject.

 

2.3    Know the description of the records of the body which are available in accordance with any other legislation.

 

2.4    Access all the relevant contact details of the IO and DIO who will assist the public with the records that they intend to access.

 

2.5    Know the description of the guide on how to use PAIA, as updated by the Regulator, and how to obtain access to it.

 

2.6    Know if the body will process personal information, the purpose of processing of personal information, and the description of the categories of data subjects and of the information or categories of information relating thereto.

 

2.7    Know the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal information may be supplied.

 

2.8    Know if the body has planned to transfer or process personal information outside of the Republic of South Africa and the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal information may be supplied.

2.9    Know whether the body has appropriate security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the personal information which is to be processed.

 

 

3       Key Contact Details for Access to Information of the Ceva Animal Health

 

3.1    Chief Information Officer

 

Name

Jonathan Berthwell Wright

Contact number

011 312 4088

Email address

Jonathan.wright@ceva.com

 

3.2    Deputy Information Officer

 

Name

Elzet Rusch

Contact number

011 312 4088

Email address

elzet.rusch@ceva.com

 

3.3    General contacts for access to information

 

Email address

elzet.rusch@ceva.com

 

3.4    National or head office

 

Postal address

PO Box 7707

 

Halfway House

 

1685

Physical address

Cnr/o 16th & Douglas Roads

 

 Randjespark

 

 Midrand

 

 1685

Contact number

011 312 4088

Email

elzet.rusch@ceva.com

Website

www.ceva.co.za

 

 

 

4       Guide on how to use PAIA and how to Obtain Access to the Guide

 

4.1            The Regulator has, in terms of section 10(1) of PAIA, as amended, updated and made available the revised guide on how to use PAIA (“guide”), in an easily comprehensible form and manner, as may reasonably be required by a person who wishes to exercise any right contemplated in PAIA and POPIA.

 

4.2            The guide is available in each of the official languages and in braille.

 

4.3            The aforesaid guide contains the description of:

4.3.1      The objects of PAIA and POPIA;

4.3.2      The postal and street address, phone and fax number and, if available, email address of:

4.3.2.1     The IO of every public body, and

4.3.2.2     Every DIO of every public and private body designated in terms of section 17(1) of PAIA and section 56 of POPIA[1];

4.3.3      The manner and form of a request for:

4.3.3.1     Access to a record of a public body contemplated in section 11[2]

4.3.3.2     Access to a record of a private body contemplated in section 50[3].

4.3.3.3     An internal appeal.

4.3.3.4     A complaint to the Regulator.

4.3.3.5     An application with a court against a decision by the IO of a public body, a decision on internal appeal or a decision by the Regulator or a decision of the head of a private body.

4.3.4      The provisions of sections 14[4] and 51[5] requiring a public body and private body, respectively, to compile a manual, and how to obtain access to a manual;

4.3.5      The provisions of sections 15[6] and 52[7] providing for the voluntary disclosure of categories of records by a public body and private body, respectively;

4.3.6      The notices issued in terms of sections 22[8] and 54[9] regarding fees to be paid in relation to requests for access;

4.3.7      The regulations made in terms of section 92[10];

4.3.8      The assistance available from the IO of a public body in terms of PAIA and POPIA;

4.3.9      The assistance available from the Regulator in terms of PAIA and POPIA; and

4.3.10   All remedies in law available regarding an act or failure to act in respect of a right or duty conferred or imposed by PAIA and POPIA, including the manner of lodging.

 

4.4            Members of the public can inspect or make copies of the guide from the offices of the public and private bodies, including the office of the Regulator, during normal working hours.

 

4.5            The guide can also be obtained:

4.5.1      Upon request to the IO.

4.5.2      From the website of the Regulator (www.inforegulator.org.za.)

 

4.6            A copy of the guide is also available in the following three official languages, for public inspection during normal office hours:

4.6.1      English.

4.6.2      Afrikaans.

4.6.3      Zulu.

 

 

5       Guide of Information Regulator

 

5.1    A guide to PAIA and how to access information in terms of PAIA has been published pursuant to section 10 of PAIA.

 

5.2    The guide contains information required by an individual who may wish to exercise their rights in terms of PAIA.

 

5.3    Should you wish to access the guide, you may request a copy from the IO by contacting him/her using the details specified above.

 

5.4    You may also inspect the guide at the company’s offices during ordinary working hours.

 

5.5    You may also request a copy of the guide from the Information Regulator at the following details:

 

Postal address

P O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

Contact number

+27 (10) 023-5200

Website

www.inforegulator.org.za

Email

PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za.

 

6       Latest Notices in terms of Section 52(2) of PAIA

 

At this stage, no notice(s) has/have been published on the categories of records that are available without having to request access to them in terms of PAIA.

 

7       Availability of Certain Records in terms of PAIA

 

7.1    Categories of records of the CEVA Animal Health which are available without a person having to request access:

 

Category of Records

Types of the Record

Available on Website

Available on Request

PAIA Manual

Company’s current PAIA Manual

X

X

Company overview

Company profile, business activities (veterinary pharmaceuticals manufacturing, importing, distribution, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, animal health solutions), contact details

X

X

Policies (public-facing)

Privacy policy, website cookies policy, Data Protection Statement relating to veterinary product registrations, pharmacovigilance reporting, and customer interactions

X

X

Legal disclosures

Disclaimers, terms & conditions, responsible animal-health marketing statements, and consumer protection notices relevant to the sale and distribution of veterinary pharmaceuticals

X

X

News and announcements

Product updates, industry regulatory announcements, animal health advisories, corporate media releases, pharmacovigilance alerts where applicable, and changes in product availability

X

X

Public marketing materials

Brochures, product catalogues, descriptions of veterinary medicines, vaccines, animal-health solutions (companion animals, livestock, poultry), and scientific educational materials

X

X

POPIA and PAIA awareness training certificates

Records of internal or external training / awareness sessions on data protection (POPIA) and access to information (PAIA)

-

X

Public tender or supplier information (if applicable)

Supplier registration forms, B-BBEE certificate, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications, ISO certifications, product distribution licences (where publicly disclosable), veterinary regulatory compliance certificates

X

X

Contact information for IO

Name, designation, email address, telephone / fax / physical address

X

X

 

7.2    Description of the records/subjects of CEVA Animal Health which are available in accordance with any other legislation:

 

Category of Records

Applicable Legislation

Department/
Subject Area

Memorandum of Incorporation, company registration documents, minutes of board meetings, share register

Companies Act, 71 of 2008

Finance

Veterinary product registrations, product dossiers, pharmacovigilance reports, adverse event reporting logs

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 36 of 1947

Regulatory Affairs / Quality

Manufacturing licences, batch manufacturing records, product quality control records, GMP documentation

Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965

Manufacturing / Quality Assurance

Import permits, export permits, certificates of analysis, customs documentation

Animal Diseases Act, 35 of 1984; Agricultural Pests Act, 36 of 1983

Regulatory Affairs / Logistics

Records relating to animal vaccine storage, cold chain monitoring logs

Animal Diseases Act, 35 of 1984

Quality Assurance / Warehousing

Employment contracts, employee attendance records, payroll information, leave records

Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997

Human Resources (HR)

Disciplinary records, grievance procedures, union agreements, Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) documentation

Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995

HR

Employment Equity (EE) plans, EE reports, committee meeting minutes

Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998

HR

Tax returns, IRP5 certificates, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) records, employee tax submissions

Income Tax Act, 58 of 1962

HR

Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), annual training reports, learnership agreements

Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998

HR

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contribution records, declarations, employee benefit claim records

Unemployment Insurance Act, 63 of 2001

HR

Health and safety audits, incident reports, risk assessments, safety committee records

Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993

Occupational Health and Safety

Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns, input/output tax records, SARS correspondence

Value-Added Tax Act, 89 of 1991

Finance

Workers Compensation Assistance (WCA) claims, injury-on-duty reports, compensation records

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993

HR

B-BBEE certificates, ownership and supplier development records

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 53 of 2003

HR

Supplier vetting documents, procurement compliance files

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000

Supply Chain

Client contracts, complaint records, marketing disclaimers, product/
service terms and conditions

Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008

Customer Services/
QA

Environmental impact assessments, chemical disposal records, waste-management documentation

National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998

Quality Control

Records relating to hazardous waste disposal of pharmaceutical products

National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 59 of 2008

Quality Control

Data subject consent forms, privacy notices, PAIA Manual, operator agreements, processing activity records

Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013

HR

PAIA Manual, access request logs, training records

Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000

HR

Know Your Customer (KYC) documents, client identification and verification records

Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 38 of 2001 (if applicable)

Customer Services/
Finance

Electronic communications policies, e-signature consents, website terms and conditions

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002

Information Technology (IT)

Veterinary waste disposal, sanitation records, biohazard management

Animal By-Products Regulations

Manufacturing Department / Quality

Dangerous goods transport records for hazardous veterinary substances

National Road Traffic Act, 93 of 1996

Warehousing

 

*Although we have used our best endeavours to supply a list of applicable legislation, it is possible that this list may be incomplete. Whenever it comes to our attention that existing or new legislation allows a Requester access on a basis other than as set out in PAIA, we shall update the list accordingly. If a Requester believes that a right of access to a record exists in terms of other legislation listed above or any other legislation, the Requester is required to indicate what legislative right the request is based on, to allow the Information Officer the opportunity of considering the request in light thereof.

 

 

7.3            The company holds and/or processes the following records for the purposes of PAIA and POPIA:

7.3.1      PAIA: PAIA Manual; PAIA guides; PAIA records; PAIA submission records; awareness training.

7.3.2      POPIA: Including, but not limited to, the following: IO Registration Certificate; data breach records; retention records; awareness training.

7.3.3      Further information which may be made available upon request.

 

7.4            The above-mentioned records may be requested; however, it should be noted that there is no guarantee that the request will be honoured. Each request will be evaluated in terms of PAIA and any other applicable legislation.

 

8                Request Process

 

8.1            An individual who wishes to place a request must comply with all the procedures laid down in PAIA.

 

8.2            The requester must complete Form 02 of PAIA Forms (Request for Access to Record) herein, is attached hereto and submit it to the IO at the details specified herein.

 

8.3            The prescribed form as well as payment of a request fee and a deposit (if applicable) must be submitted to the IO at/via the postal or physical address, fax number or email address as is stated herein.

 

8.4            The prescribed form must be completed with enough particularity to enable the IO to determine:

8.4.1      The record(s) requested;

8.4.2      The identity of the requestor;

8.4.3      What form of access is required; and

8.4.4      The postal address or fax number of the requestor.

 

8.5            The requestor must state that the records are required for the requestor to exercise or protect a right, and clearly state what the nature of the right is so to be exercised or protected. An explanation of why the records are requested is required to exercise or protect the right.

 

8.6            The request for access will be dealt with within 30 (thirty) days from date of receipt, unless the requestor has set out special grounds that satisfies the IO that the request be dealt with sooner.

 

8.7            The period of 30 (thirty) days may be extended by not more than 30 (thirty) additional days, if the request is for a large quantity of information, or if the request requires a search for information held at another office of the company and the information cannot be reasonably obtained within 30 (thirty) days. The IO will notify the requestor in writing should an extension be necessary.

 

8.8            The IO must communicate a response to the request for access using Form 03 of PAIA Forms (Outcome of Request and of Fees Payable) herein. This communication shall inform the requestor of:

8.8.1      The decision; and

8.8.2      Fees payable.

 

8.9            In the event that the IO is of the opinion that the searching and preparation of the record for disclosure would amount to more than six (6) hours, he/she shall inform the requestor to pay a deposit not exceeding one third of the amount payable.

 

8.10        Should the requestor have any difficulty with the form or the process laid out herein, the requestor should contact the IO for assistance.

 

8.11        An oral request can be made to the IO should the requestor be unable to complete the form due to illiteracy or a disability. The IO will then complete the form on behalf of the requestor and provide a copy of the form to the requestor.

 

8.12        Form 2 of POPIA Forms (Request for Correction or Deletion) herein, is used by a data subject to request the correction of inaccurate, outdated, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading personal information, and/or the deletion or destruction of personal information that is no longer necessary or unlawfully obtained, in accordance with Section 24(1) of POPIA. It ensures that responsible parties maintain accurate and lawful records of personal data.

 

8.13        Form 3 of POPIA Forms (Application for the Issue of a Code of Conduct) herein is used by an industry body, profession, or class of entities to apply for the issuance of a Code of Conduct under Section 61(1)(b) of POPIA. It allows industries to self-regulate how personal information is processed within their sector, in line with the conditions for lawful processing.

 

8.14        Form 4 of POPIA Forms (Request for Consent – Direct Marketing) herein enables a responsible party to formally request a data subject’s consent to receive direct marketing communications via unsolicited electronic means (e.g., SMS, email), as required under Section 69(2) of POPIA. It ensures that individuals have control over whether and how they are marketed to.

 

8.15        Form 5 of POPIA Forms (Complaint Regarding Interference with Personal Information) herein allows a data subject or complainant to submit a complaint to the IR concerning unlawful interference with personal information; or a determination made by an adjudicator under POPIA. It provides an avenue for recourse and investigation in cases of non-compliance with data protection obligations.

 

9                Grounds for Refusal

 

The following are grounds upon which the company may, subject to the exceptions in chapter 4 of PAIA, refuse a request for access in accordance with chapter 4 of PAIA:

 

9.1            Mandatory protection of the privacy of a third party who is a natural person, including a deceased person, where such disclosure of personal information would be unreasonable.

 

9.2            Mandatory protection of the commercial information of a third party, if the records contain:

9.2.1      Trade secrets of that third party;

9.2.2      Financial, commercial, scientific or technical information of the third party, the disclosure of which could likely cause harm to the financial or commercial interests of that third party; and/or

9.2.3      Information disclosed in confidence by a third party to the company, the disclosure of which could put that third party at a disadvantage in contractual or other negotiations or prejudice the third party in commercial competition.

 

9.3            Mandatory protection of confidential information of third parties if it is protected in terms of any agreement.

 

9.4            Mandatory protection of the safety of individuals and the protection of property.

 

9.5            Mandatory protection of records that would be regarded as privileged in legal proceedings.

 

9.6            Protection of the commercial information of the company, which may include:

9.6.1      Trade secrets;

9.6.2      Financial/commercial, scientific or technical information, the disclosure of which could likely cause harm to the financial or commercial interests of the company;

9.6.3      Information which, if disclosed, could put the company at a disadvantage in contractual or other negotiations or prejudice the company in commercial competition; and/or

9.6.4      Computer programs which are owned by the company, and which are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

 

9.7            Research information of the company or a third party, if such disclosure would place the research or the researcher at a serious disadvantage.

 

9.8            Requests for records that are clearly frivolous or vexatious, or which involve an unreasonable diversion of resources.

 

10             Remedies Should a Request be Refused

 

10.1        If the company does not have an internal appeal procedure in light of a denial of a request, decisions made by the IO is final.

 

10.2        The requestor may in accordance with sections 56(3) (c) and 78 of PAIA, apply to a court for relief within 180 (one-hundred-and-eighty) days of notification of the decision for appropriate relief.

 

 

11    Fees

 

The following fees shall be payable upon request by a requestor:

 

Details

Fee

Request fee (payable on every request)

R140.00 once-off

Photocopy of an A4 page or part thereof

R2.00 per page

Printed copy of an A4 page or part thereof

R2.00 per page

Transcription of visual images per A4 page

As per quotation of service provider

Copy of visual images

As per quotation of service provider

Transcription of an audio record

R24.00 per A4 page

Base/starting rate to search for and prepare the record for disclosure

R145.00 per hour for each hour or part thereof, excluding the first hour, reasonably required for such search and preparation (cannot exceed R435.00 per request)

Rate to search for and prepare the record for disclosure

R435.00 per hour for each hour or part thereof, excluding the first hour, reasonably required for such search and preparation (cannot exceed total cost)

Postage, email or any other electronic transfer

Actual expense, if any

 

12    Processing of Personal Information

 

12.1 The purposes for processing personal information include:

 

 

12.1.1.  To respond to enquiries, complaints, claims, or service-related requests.

12.1.2.  To process payments for services rendered, including invoicing, billing, and reconciliations.

12.1.3.  For security, access control, and identity verification purposes, including the accuracy of personal information provided.

12.1.4.  To communicate with clients, suppliers, and service providers and carry out your instructions or service requests.

12.1.5.  To conduct employee surveys and provide promotional content or campaigns related to our services to clients.

12.1.6.  To support dispute resolution, claims investigations, or regulatory reporting.

 

 

12.2.       Description of the categories of data subjects and of the information or categories of information relating thereto:

 

 

Categories of Data Subjects

Personal Information that may be Processed

Customers/clients (including veterinarians, animal clinics, distributors, retailers, livestock producers, farmers)

Full name, practice or business name, professional registration numbers (e.g., SAVC number), contact details, physical and postal addresses, ID/registration numbers (if applicable), account information, ordering history, delivery details, bank details (only where required), consent and communication preferences.

Service providers

Name, registration number, VAT number, address, trade secrets and bank details

Employees (including transporters, manufacturers, laboratories, distributors)

Name, surname, ID number, tax number, contact details, residential address, bank details, employment contracts, payroll and benefits information, leave records, performance records, disciplinary records, qualifications, race and gender (for EE compliance), training and development records, health and safety information.

Job Applicants

Name, surname, contact details, CV, qualifications, previous employment history, references, criminal or credit checks (if applicable).

Contractors / Freelancers

Full name, identity number, contact info, banking details, tax information, contracts, work experience, qualifications

Visitors / Guests

Name, contact details, vehicle registration (if recorded), visitor registers, CCTV footage (if applicable for office/site security).

Regulatory Bodies / Authorities (e.g., SAHPRA, DALRRD, Department of Agriculture)

Contact person details, designation, departmental information, inspection records, compliance documentation, correspondence and submissions related to product registration, licensing, GMP compliance.

Shareholders / Investors

Full name, contact info, identity numbers, banking info, shareholding details, investment history, correspondence records

IT / System Users

Full name, identity info, login credentials, access logs, device info, IP addresses, security authentication data

Marketing / Newsletter Subscribers

Full name, contact information (email, phone), practice/farm/retail store details, product interests, consent records, communication preferences, interaction history, event participation (e.g., CPD training, seminars).

 

13.          The Recipients or Categories of Recipients to whom the Personal Information may be Supplied

 

Category of Personal Information

Recipients or Categories of Recipients to whom the Personal Information may be Supplied

Identity number and names, for criminal checks

South African Police Services (SAPS), accredited background check agencies

Qualifications, for qualification verifications

South African Qualifications Authority

Credit and payment history, for credit information

Credit bureaus

Employment history and references (for background checks)

Previous employers, recruitment agencies, background screening companies

Driver's license and vehicle details (for driver verification

Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Department of Transport

Banking details

Financial institutions, payment processors

Health information (for occupational health assessments)

Occupational health service providers, medical professionals

Customs and import/export documentation (for cross-border logistics)

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs Division, international customs authorities

Security clearance information (for restricted access areas)

Security service providers, regulatory bodies

Skills development and training records

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

CCTV footage and security incident records

Authorised security service providers; law enforcement authorities (if required)

 

14.          Planned Transborder Flows of Personal Information

 

CEVA Animal Health may transfer or store certain categories of personal information outside the Republic of South Africa, primarily through the use of cloud-based service providers, payment gateways, marketing platforms, and IT hosting providers. These service providers may be located in jurisdictions such as the United States of America, the European Union, and other regions where global service providers host their systems.

 

The country in which personal information will be stored

United States of America;

Ireland;

Netherlands;

United Kingdom;

 

 

 

14.1.       The Company may share personal information with third parties and in certain instances this may result in transborder flow of the personal information. The personal information will always be subject to protection, not less than the protection it is afforded under the Protection of Personal Information Act No.4 of 2013. General description of information security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information:

 

14.1.1.  Keeping our systems secure through access controls, system monitoring, and usage tracking;

14.1.2.  Storing physical and digital records in secure, access-controlled environments;

14.1.3.  Restricting access to buildings, systems, and records to authorised personnel only;

14.1.4.  Securely destroying or deleting personal information once it is no longer required;

14.1.5.  Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection standards, legal requirements, and industry codes of conduct.

 

14.2.       In addition, the following technical security safeguards have been implemented to support these-objectives:

 

14.2.1.  Data encryption (at rest and in transit) to protect sensitive information from unauthorised access;

14.2.2. Anti-virus and anti-malware software to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats;

14.2.3. Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor and safeguard network traffic;

14.2.4. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls to limit access based on job function and business need;

14.2.5. Secure backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and data integrity;

14.2.6. Ongoing system monitoring and access logging to detect and respond to suspicious activity;

14.2.7. Physical security controls such as keycard access, secure storage, and visitor management procedures;

14.2.8. Employee training and awareness programmes to promote secure data handling and prevent human error;

14.2.9. Secure disposal of physical and electronic records when no longer needed or when required by law.

14.2.10.  These safeguards are continuously reviewed and enhanced to address new risks, changing business processes, and advancements in technology.

 

 

15.          Availability of the Manual

 

15.1.       A copy of the manual is available:

15.1.1.  On www.ceva.co.za  or at any head office of CEVA Animal Health for public inspection during normal business hours;

15.1.2.  To any person upon request and upon the payment of a reasonable prescribed fee; and

15.1.3.  To the Information Regulator upon request.

 

15.2.       A fee for a copy of the manual, as contemplated in Annexure B of the Regulations, shall be payable per each A4-size photocopy made.

 

16.          Objection to the Processing of Personal Information by a Data Subject

 

16.1.       A data subject who wishes to object to the processing of personal information in terms of section 11(3)(a) or section 11(3)(b) of the Act, must submit the objection to a responsible party at any time during office hours of a responsible party and free of charge.

 

16.2.       A data subject who wishes to object to the processing of personal information must do so on a form substantially similar to Form 3 herein, free of charge and reasonably accessible to a data subject by hand, fax, post, email, SMS, or WhatsApp and or in any manner expedient to a data subject in terms of section 11(3)(a) of the Act.

 

16.3.       A responsible party must, when collecting personal information of a data subject, notify the data subject, in terms of section 18(1)(h)(iv) of the Act, of their right to object, as referred to in section 11(3) of the Act.

 

16.4.       If an objection to the processing of personal information of a data subject is made telephonically, such an objection shall be electronically recorded by a responsible party and upon request, be made available to the data subject in any manner, including the transcription thereof.

 

17.          Request for Correction/Deletion of Personal Information or Destruction/Deletion of Record of Personal Information

 

17.1.       A data subject has the right, in terms of section 24 of the Act, to request, where necessary, the correction, destruction, or deletion of his, her or its personal information.

 

17.2.       A data subject, who wishes to request a correction or deletion of his, her, or its personal information, as provided for in section 24(1)(a) of the Act, has the right to request correction or deletion of personal information at any time and free of charge, if the personal information is inaccurate, irrelevant, excessive, out of date, incomplete, misleading or obtained unlawfully.

 

17.3.       A data subject who wishes to request the destruction or deletion of a record of his, her, or its personal information in terms of section 24(1)(b) of the Act, has the right to request the destruction or deletion of a record of his, her or its personal information at any time and free of charge, if a responsible party is no longer authorised to retain such information in terms of section 14 of the Act.

 

17.4.       A request for correction to or deletion of personal information, as referred to in sub-regulation 12.11.2 or a request for the destruction or deletion of a record of personal information, as referred to in sub-regulation 12.11.3 must be submitted to a responsible party on a form which is substantially similar to Form 2 of POPIA Forms herein free of charge and reasonably accessible to a data subject by hand, fax, post, email, SMS, WhatsApp message or in any manner expedient to a data subject.

 

17.5.       A request for a correction or deletion of personal information by telephonic means shall be recorded by a responsible party and such recording must, upon request, be made available to a data subject in any manner, including the transcription thereof which shall be free of charge.

 

17.6.       A responsible party must, within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of the outcome of the request referred to in sub-regulation 12.11.2 or 12.11.3, notify a data subject, in writing, of the action taken as a result of the request

 

18.          Updating of the Manual

 

The head of CEVA Animal Health will update this manual on a regular basis.

 

Name of IO

Jonathan Berthwell Wright

Title of the head of the body

Managing Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last update: 13/08/2026

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