Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part IV · Appointment, Functions and Powers of Commissioner
49. Powers of Commissioner
Feedback & supportThe Commissioner shall have all such powers to do all things necessary or expedient for or in connection with the performance of his functions under this Act.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Personal Data Protection Commissioner appointed under section 47;
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the powers of the Commissioner shall include the power—
to collect such fees as may be prescribed by the Minister;
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to appoint such agents, experts, consultants or any other persons as he thinks fit to assist him in the performance of his functions;
to formulate human resource development and cooperation programmes for the proper and effective performance of his functions;
to enter into contracts;
to acquire, purchase, take, hold and enjoy any movable or immovable property of every description for the performance of his functions, and to convey, assign, surrender, yield up, charge, mortgage, demise, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or deal with such property or any interest therein vested in him;
to perform such other functions as the Minister may assign from time to time; and
to do all such things as may be incidental to or consequential upon the performance of his functions.