PAIA Manual for Trusted Property (Pty) Ltd

1. Introduction

Trusted Property is an online real estate lead verification and connection platform. The purpose of this manual is to provide the public with an understanding of the types of information we hold and how to request access to that information in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), No. 2 of 2000.

2. Company Details

3. Guidance

The Information Regulator provides guidance on how to exercise your rights under PAIA. These guides are available at: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/docs.html

Information Regulator Contact Details:

4. Records Held

Trusted Property holds the following categories of records:

4.1. Company Records

Company records relate to the incorporation and administration of Trusted Property and can be accessed via the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Record TypeAvailability
Company IncorporationAutomatically available from CIPC
Directors NamesAutomatically available from CIPC

4.2. Personnel Records

Personnel records are records we keep about people that work for Trusted Property.

Record TypeAvailability
Personal information of employeesNot automatically available
Employee contractsNot automatically available
Salaries of employeesNot automatically available
Leave recordsNot automatically available
Performance recordsNot automatically available

4.3. Business Records

Business records consist of information regarding the operation and performance of Trusted Property.

Record TypeAvailability
Financial recordsNot automatically available
Operational recordsNot automatically available
IT intellectual propertyNot automatically available
Marketing recordsNot automatically available
Product recordsNot automatically available

4.4. Customer Records

Customer records include information about anyone that uses our products and services.

Record TypeAvailability
Customer detailsNot automatically available
Communications with customersNot automatically available
Sales recordsNot automatically available
Agreements and contractsNot automatically available

4.5. Policies

Policy records include internal and external policies used to manage business operations.

Record TypeAvailability
Internal policies and proceduresNot automatically available
External policies and proceduresNot automatically available

4.6. Publications

Publications include information produced for public or internal consumption.

Record TypeAvailability
Information on our websiteAutomatically available
External newsletters/circularsNot automatically available
Internal newsletters/circularsNot automatically available

4.7. Information Held to Comply with Other Legislation

Trusted Property holds information in accordance with applicable legislation, including but not limited to:

5. Requesting Access to a Record

To request access to a record, please complete and submit the “Request for Access to Record” form available from the Information Regulator at: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/docs2-f.html

Please ensure your request:

Requests will be processed within 30 calendar days. Access may be granted or refused based on PAIA provisions, including protection of privacy, commercial confidentiality, safety, and legal privilege.

6. Processing of Personal Information

6.1. Purpose of Processing

Trusted Property processes personal information to:

6.2. Categories of Data Subjects

Customers, clients, and leads;

Employees and directors;

Contractors, vendors, and suppliers;

Debtors and creditors.

6.3. Categories of Personal Information

Names, contact details (phone, email, addresses), and ID numbers;

Demographic details such as age and race;

Contract and financial information.

6.4. Cross-border Data Transfers

We use technical platforms that may involve cross-border data transfers. We ensure these services comply with applicable privacy laws and data processing agreements.

6.5. Third-party Disclosures

Personal information may be disclosed to:

7. Availability

The latest version of this manual will be updated as necessary and is available on our website at: https://www.trustedproperty.co.za

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