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Part IV · Appointment, Functions and Powers of Commissioner

55. Temporary exercise of functions and powers of Commissioner

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(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.

Personal Data Protection 55

(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.

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