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(1) A data controller may appoint a certified and qualified data supervisor to act as a data protection supervisor.

(2) The data protection supervisor is responsible for the monitoring of the data controller’s compliance with the provisions of this Act.

(3) This section is subject to the exemptions or modifications specified in the authorization.

(4) An authorization under this section may

(a) impose a duty on a data protection supervisor in relation to the Commission, and

(b) confer a function on the Commission in relation to a data protection supervisor.

(5) A data protection supervisor may be an employee of the data controller.

(6) The Commission shall provide the criteria for qualification to be appointed as a data protection supervisor.

(7) A person shall not be appointed as a data protection supervisor unless the person satisfies the criteria set by the Commission.