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PAIA compliance, made simple

ComplianceDesk gives you 7 pre-built PAIA controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving PAIA compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.

Every PAIA control, organised for you

The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate PAIA — 7 controls across 3 categories.

Information Officer & Manual

  • PAIA-1.1 Information officer designated and registered
  • PAIA-1.2 Deputy information officers appointed where applicable
  • PAIA-1.3 PAIA manual compiled and kept up to date

Request Handling

  • PAIA-2.1 Access request intake and response process
  • PAIA-2.2 Grounds for refusal documented and applied consistently
  • PAIA-2.3 Internal appeal process for refusals

Proactive Disclosure

  • PAIA-3.1 Proactive disclosure of records

Frequently asked questions

How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for PAIA?

7, organised into 3 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.

Can I track PAIA alongside other frameworks?

Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.

How long does it take to set up PAIA in ComplianceDesk?

Activating PAIA instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.

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