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Internal appeal form under South Africa’s POPIA framework, labelled “POPIA Form 3” and referencing “Form 4” and “Regulation 9”

Listed as “POPIA Form 3”

ST MARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOLRef: ERENCING REGULATION 9

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Source domain: stmarks.org.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is an internal appeal form under South Africa’s POPIA framework, labelled “POPIA Form 3” and referencing “Form 4” and “Regulation 9”. It collects details of the public body, the information officer, the complainant/appellant, and (if applicable) a third party on whose behalf the internal appeal is lodged. It also records the decision being appealed (e.g., refusal of access, fees under section 22, extension under section 26(1), refusal under section 29(3), or granting access) and the grounds for the appeal, and provides an official-use section to record receipt and the outcome of the appeal.

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Internal appeal against a decision on access to information

Individuals or third parties may lodge an internal appeal with the Information Officer of ST Marks Community School if they disagree with a decision made regarding their request for access to personal or public information under POPIA. This includes appeals against refusals of access, decisions on fees, extensions of time, or refusal in the requested format.

Who it is for
individuals who have been denied access to information by ST Marks Community School or who dispute a related decision
How to act on it
Complete and submit Form 4 (POPIA Form 3) to the Information Officer of ST Marks Community School, including grounds for appeal and any required proof of capacity if acting on behalf of another person
Show the line this came from
INTERNAL APPEAL FORM FORM 4 [Regulation 9]

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape

Reference

ERENCING REGULATION 9

Key Takeaways

  • POPIA internal appeal form (Form 4) referencing Regulation 9
  • Reference number field (blank/placeholder)
  • Public body and Information Officer particulars
  • Complainant/appellant particulars: names, identity number, postal address, contact numbers, email
  • Third-party appeal option: capacity and proof attachment if lodged on behalf of another person
  • Decision being appealed options: refusal of access; fees (section 22); extension (section 26(1)); refusal in requested form (section 29(3)); decision to grant access
  • Grounds for appeal section with option to attach signed additional pages
  • Preferred notification method: postal address, facsimile, or electronic communication
  • Signature and date fields for appellant/third party
  • Official use section: internal appeal record, date received, whether reasons/third-party particulars were submitted
  • Outcome of appeal sections aligned to sections 22, 26(1), 29(3) and access granted/confirmed vs new decision
  • Public Body
  • Information Officer
  • Appellant
  • Third party
  • Relevant Authority