Data Protection Act

11. Vacancy in the Office of the Data Commissioner

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

The Office of the Data Commissioner shall become vacant, if the Data Commissioner—

(a)dies;

(b)resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the President;

(c)is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding six months without the option of a fine;

(d)is removed from office on the grounds of—

(i)inability to perform the functions of office arising from mental or physical infirmity;

(ii)non-compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(iii)bankruptcy;

(iv)incompetence; or

(v)gross misconduct.