Personal Data Protection Act 2012 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Personal Data Protection Commission and Administration
9. Conduct of proceedings
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An individual appointed under section 8(1) or an employee of the Authority, who is authorised in writing by the Chief Executive of the Authority for the purpose of this section, may conduct, with the authorisation of the Public Prosecutor, proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act.
A legal counsel of the Commission who is an advocate and solicitor may —
Commission
“Commission” means the person designated as the Personal Data Protection Commission under section 5 to be responsible for the administration of this Act;
appear in any civil proceedings involving the performance of any function or duty, or the exercise of any power, of the Commission under any written law; and
make all applications and do all acts in respect of the civil proceedings on behalf of the Commission or an authorised officer.