Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part IV · Appointment, Functions and Powers of Commissioner
47. Appointment of Commissioner
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Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for the protection of personal data;
Data Protection Commissioner” for the purposes of carrying out the functions and powers assigned to the Commissioner under this Act on such terms and conditions as he thinks desirable.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Personal Data Protection Commissioner appointed under section 47;
The appointment of the Commissioner shall be published in the Gazette.
The Commissioner appointed under subsection (1) shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal.
The Commissioner may sue and be sued in his corporate name.