Personal Data Protection Act 2010 · Updated to 15 Sep 2026 · Part VII · Appeal Tribunal
89. Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman
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The Minister may temporarily appoint any member of the Appeal Tribunal to act as the Chairman for the period when—
Minister
Defined · s 4
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for the protection of personal data;
(a)
the Chairman 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 Chairman is vacant.
(2)
A member appointed under subsection (1) shall, during the period in which he is performing the functions of the Chairman under this section, be deemed to be the Chairman.