6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
The amendment seeks to provide for clarity on the kind of data that can be processed by data controller or data processor who is not resident in the country. So, this is basically to clarify and I urge the Members to support this. I thank you.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move:
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (5) and substituting therefor the following new subclause─ (5) The Data Commissioner shall in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, establish such directorates as may be necessary for the better carrying out of the functions of the office.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
The amendment seeks to provide clarity to the provisions by inserting a word that was omitted in the sub-clause of the Bill as well as to make provisions of directorates working under the Data Protection Commissioner. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move:
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended— (a) in sub-clause (3) by deleting the words “Cabinet Secretary” and substituting therefor the word “President”; (b) by deleting subclause (4) and substituting therefor the following new subclause─ “(4) The President shall nominate and, with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint the Data Commissioner”.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Initially, the Bill proposed that the Cabinet Secretary appoints the Data Protection Commissioner, but we amended so that the PSC advertises competitively and selects three people. Their names should be sent to the President who will then send one name to Parliament for appointment.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, you know this position of Data Commissioner is very senior and is supposed to be independent from any influence. That is why as a Committee, we saw it prudent that it be advertised by the PSC and instead of the Cabinet Secretary appointing, which means this person will be under his influence, we thought it should be done as a sole corporate body and the President should select one name from the three names given to him. Then one name should come to Parliament for The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information ...
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
vetting. This will make the office independent. Even the removal of this person should be subjected through a similar process.
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6 Nov 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)─ “(ca) holds a master’s degree.
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