| (1) |
The Registrar of the National Child Protection Register must exercise the powers, duties and responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the Act and these Regulations. |
| (2) |
The Registrar must, subject to the provisions of the Act ensure that— |
| (a) |
only an authorised official has access to those parts of the register as determined in the Act; |
| (b) |
access to the register is granted for official purposes only, and in compliance with the legislation regulating the protection of personal information; |
| (c) |
an application for the removal of a person's details from the register which might require changes to entries made, is considered as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after receipt of such application; and |
| (d) |
quarterly reports on Part A and Part B of the National Child Protection Register are submitted to the Director-General. |
| (3) |
The Registrar must, subject to the provisions of the Act, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 23 of 2007 and these Regulations— |
| (a) |
investigate any complaint regarding an entry made into the National Child Protection Register; |
| (b) |
update the National Child Protection Register database quarterly; and |
| (c) |
annually report to the Director-General any changes that may be required in respect of any entry made into the National Child Protection Register. |
[Regulation 46A inserted by section 3 of the Amendment Regulations Regarding Children, 2024, Notice No. R. 4993, GG50870, dated 26 June 2024 - effective 1 July 2024]
Stamp Duties Act, 1968 (Act 77 of 1968)
