THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 2004 Act 13/2004 Proclaimed by [Proclamation No. 45 of 2004] w.e.f. 27.12.2004 Sections 1 and 2 of Part I, Sections 4, 5(b), (c), (e), (g), (h), (i) and (j) and 6 of Part II Proclaimed by [Proclamation No. 5 of 2009] w.e.f 16th February 2009. SECTIONS 3, 5(a), (d) AND (f), 7 TO 16 AND 18 TO 66 OF THE DATA PROTECTION ACT assent ANEROOD JUGNAUTH President of the Republic 17th June 2004 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I - PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Application of Act PART II - DATA PROTECTION OFFICE 4. Data Protection Office 5. Functions of Commissioner 6. Confidentiality and oath PART III - POWERS OF COMMISSIONER 7. Powers of Commissioner 8. Powers to obtain information 9. Delegation of powers by Commissioner 10. Contents of notice