№ lp_1_30463
Policy outlining mandatory retention periods, archiving protocols, and destruction procedures for personal, financial, health, labor, and business records held by the practice according to South African legislation, including templates for documenting archiving and destruction actions.
Year: 2023
Jurisdiction: South Africa
Subject: Document retention, data management, and compliance with legislation
Document type: Policy document / Internal guideline
Organization: [INSERT PRACTICE NAME]
Author: Information Officer / Deputy Information Officer
Target audience: Practice staff responsible for filing, archiving, and destruction
Legislation referenced: PAIA Act 2 of 2000, POPI Act 2013, National Health Act 61 of 2003, Health Professions Act 56 of 1974, Medical Schemes Act 121 of 1998, Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965, Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, Occupational Health & Safety Act 130 of 1993, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act 130 of 1993, Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996, Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, National Credit Act 34 of 2005, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, Companies Act 71 of 2008, Competition Act 89 of 1998, Electronic Communication and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, Transfer Duty Act 40 of 1949, Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 46 of 1998, Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993, Patents Act 57 of 1978, Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, Value Added Tax Act 89 of 1991, Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964, Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001, Insolvency Act 24 of 1936, Prescription Act 68 of 1969, Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997, Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, Skills Development Levies Act 9 of 1999, Employment Tax Incentive Act 26 of 2013, Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, Unemployment Insurance Fund Act 63 of 2002, Pension Fund Act 24 of 1956, Short-term Insurance Act 53 of 1998
Retention period: Varies by document type, as defined in policy
Start date of retention: Date of creation or applicable event (e.g., employment start, patient visit)
Archiving procedures: Electronic or hard copy storage with access control; partial archiving at halfway retention period
Destruction procedures: Secure deletion of electronic files, shredding of hard copies, documented by responsible staff
Exceptions: Legal proceedings, complaints, or audits may extend retention period
Price: 8 / 10 USD
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