Personal Data Protection Act
GN. NO. 395B (Contd)
personal data is an accurate record of information
received or obtained by the data controller from the data
subject or a third party.
(3) Where the personal data is not accurate
record of the information, the Commission may direct
the data controller or processor to correct the personal
data as it considers appropriate.
(4) Where the personal data complained of has
been rectified, blocked, updated, erased or destroyed
under this section, the data controller or data processor
shall be required to notify third parties to whom the
personal data has been previously disclosed of the
rectification, blocking, updating, erasure or destruction.
PART VII
INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS
Complaints
against violation
of personal data
protection
principles
Notice of
investigation
39.-(1) Any person who considers that a data
controller or data processor has infringed personal data
protection principles may file a complaint to the
Commission.
(2) Where the Commission is satisfied that there
are reasonable grounds to investigate a matter under this
Act, the Commission may initiate an investigation in
respect thereof.
(3) A complaint made under this section shall be
investigated and concluded within ninety days from the
date of receipt.
(4) The Commission may, taking into account the
circumstances of the complaint, extend the time
provided under subsection (3) up to a period not
exceeding ninety days.
40. Before commencing an investigation of a
complaint under this Act, the Commission shall, in a
form prescribed in the regulations, notify the data
controller or data processor concerned of the substance
of the complaint and intention to carry out the
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