information to the public and which is open to consultation either by the public in general or by any person who can provide proof of a legitimate interest. 5. The CNPD must indicate in its annual report all the opinions and authorisations drawn up and granted, particularly authorisations provided for in paragraph 1 of Article 8 and paragraph 2 of Article 10. CHAPTER V Codes of conduct Article 28 Purposes The codes of conduct are intended to contribute in relation to the characteristics of the different sectors for the proper implementation of the provisions of the present Law. Article 29 Interventions of CNPD 1. The CNPD shall help in the elaboration of the codes of conduct. 2. Trade Associations and other entities representing other categories of controllers of data processing which have drawn up draft codes of conduct shall submit them for the appreciation of the CNPD. 3. The CNPD may declare whether the drafts are in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the area of personal data protection. CHAPTER VI Legal/Judicial recourse, Liability, infringements and penalties Section I Legal/Judicial recourse and liability Article 30 (Legal/Judicial recourse) Without prejudice to the right to submit a complaint to the CNPD, according to the law any individual may seek legal recourse regarding violations of his rights granted him by the present law. Article 31 (Liability) 1. Any person who has suffered damage as a result of an unlawful processing operation or any other act incompatible with legal provisions in the rea of personal data protection is entitled to receive compensation from the controller for the damage suffered. 2. The controller may be exempted from this liability, in whole or in part, if he proves that he is not responsible for the fact that give rise to the damage.