Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part IV · Appointment, Functions and Powers of Commissioner
58. Delegation of Commissioner’s functions and powers
Feedback & supportThe Commissioner may, subject to such conditions, limitations or restrictions as he may think fit to impose, delegate any of his functions or powers imposed or conferred upon him under this Act, except his power of delegation, to the Deputy
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Personal Data Protection Commissioner appointed under section 47;
Commissioners or Assistant Commissioners, and any function or power so delegated may be performed and exercised by the officer in the name and on behalf of the Commissioner.
The delegation under subsection (1) shall not preclude the
Commissioner himself from performing or exercising at any time the delegated functions or powers.