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Data Protection Commission steps up enforcement with new vehicles
The Data Protection Commission was established under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), pursuant to the constitutional right to privacy, and is mandated to regulate the processing of personal information, promote compliance with data protection requirements and protect individuals from the misuse of their personal data.
He said the Commission expected its expanded presence to make it more accessible and visible to the public, particularly people seeking redress over data breaches or misuse of personal information.
The Executive Director said the Commission was particularly concerned about the protection of sensitive information, including children's and health data, as well as information with national security implications.
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