Enforcement Powers Of The New And Improved Data Protection Commission

Overview

The eagerly awaited Data Protection Bill 2018 (Bill) was published on 1 February 2018. The Bill implements those instances where Member States are permitted some flexibility under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and contains many important provisions on the robust enforcement powers of the reformed Data Protection Commission. We examine the key enforcement provisions in the Bill.

The Commission – Scope and Powers

The Bill establishes a new supervisory authority, the Data Protection Commission, the "Commission", which will replace the existing Data Protection Commissioner. The capacity of the Commission will be greatly increased with the possibility of appointing up to three Commissioners, one of whom will be the Chairperson.