THE DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2019
No. of 2019
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Sections
PART I—PRELIMINARY
1. —Short title.
2. —Interpretation.
3. —Object and purpose of this Act.
4. —Application.
PART II—ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF
THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER
5. —Establishment of the Office.
6. —Appointment of the Data Commissioner.
7. —Qualifications of the Data Commissioner.
8. —Functions of the Data Commissioner.
9. —Powers of the Office.
10. —Delegation by the Data Commissioner.
11. —Vacancy in the Office of the Data Commissioner.
12. —Removal of the Data Commissioner from office.
13. —Staff of the Office.
14. —Remuneration of the Data Commissioner and staff.
15. —Oath of Office.
16. —Confidentiality agreements.
17. —Protection from personal liability.
PART III—REGISTRATION OF DATA
CONTROLLERS AND DATA PROCESSORS
18. —Registration of data controllers and data
Processors.
19. —Application for registration.
20. —Duration of the registration certificate.
21. —Register of data controllers and data processors.