Section 14: Appointment of the National Commissioner for the Commission

(1) There shall be for the Commission, a National Commissioner, who shall be –
(a) appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Minister;
(b) the chief executive and accounting officer of the Commission; and
(c) responsible for the execution of the policies and administration of the affairs of the Commission.
(2) The National Commissioner shall –
(a) hold a certification in data protection from a training body which is duly accredited in line with international best practices; and
(b) possess at least 10 years cognate experience, at a senior management level, in data protection, cybersecurity management, information and communication technology, law, consumer protection, management science, or other relevant disciplines.
(3) A person appointed as the National Commissioner shall not hold any other management position in a Ministry, Department, or Agency of Government, corporation, company, or any other business establishment.
(4) The National Commissioner shall hold office –
(a) for a term of five years, and may be re-appointed for another term of five years, and no more; and
(b) on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.