Section 55
Temporary exercise of functions and powers of Commissioner
of Personal Data Protection Act 2010
ActIn forceProvision 55 of 146
Section 55
(1)
The Minister may temporarily appoint a Deputy Commissioner to perform the functions and powers of the Commissioner for the period when—
(a)
the Commissioner is by reason of illness, leave of absence or any other cause unable to perform his functions for any substantial period; or
(b)
the office of the Commissioner is vacant.
(2)
A person appointed under subsection (1) shall, during the period in which he is performing the functions and exercising the powers of the Commissioner under this section, be deemed to be the Commissioner.