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Request Procedure

The following procedure is applicable to requests for access to information in terms of the Act:
  • the requester must complete the prescribed form
  • the requester must deposit a request fee of R50 to ensure that processing takes place. The account number is:
      Account: Internal Audit Disbursement
      Account Number: 009738789
      Branch: Johannesburg
      Branch Code: 000205
  • the completed request form and proof of deposit must be sent to the Standard Bank Group Information Officer at the following address:
      Mr. Surendra Naidoo
      The Standard Bank Group Information Officer
      5 Simmonds Street
      Johannesburg
      2000
      Telephone: +27 11 631 5666
      Fax: +27 11 636 4812
      E-mail: Info.Officer@standardbank.co.za
  • Upon receipt of the request form and proof of deposit the Group Information Officer shall:
  • Assess the request form to ensure completeness
  • Confirm payment of the request fee
  • Process the request
  • Notify a third party where applicable
  • Decide whether to grant or deny the request
  • Let the requester know of the decision
  • Notify the requester about the payable access fee if the request is granted
  • Repay the R50 request fee to the requester if the request is refused.
The Group Information Officer must process a request within 30 days of receipt thereof. The Group Information Officer shall inform the requester in writing of any extension of the period to deal with a request.