Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Part 2 2-6 Section 8 Cap. 486 (e) is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his office, then the Chief Executive may, by notice in writing, appoint a person to act as the Commissioner until, as the case requires—  (Amended 34 of 1999 s. 3) (i) a new Commissioner is appointed under section 5(3); or (ii) the Commissioner resumes his office. (2) A person appointed under subsection (1) to act as the Commissioner, whilst he is so appointed— (a) shall perform the functions; and (b) may exercise the powers, of the Commissioner under this Ordinance. (3) Section 6 shall apply to a person appointed under subsection (1) to act as the Commissioner as if that person were the Commissioner. 8. Functions and powers of Commissioner (1) The Commissioner shall— (a) monitor and supervise compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance; (b) promote and assist bodies representing data users to prepare, for the purposes of section 12, codes of practice for guidance in complying with the provisions of this Ordinance, in particular the data protection principles; (c) promote awareness and understanding of, and compliance with, the provisions of this Ordinance, in particular the data protection principles; (d) examine any proposed legislation (including subsidiary legislation) that the Commissioner considers may affect the privacy of individuals in relation to personal data Verified Copy Last updated date 25.4.2013