47. Co-operation with international organisations. –The Commission may, subject to the prior approval of the Federal Government, shall cooperate with any foreign authority or international organisation in the field of data protection/data privacy/data theft/unlawful data transfer on the terms and conditions of any program or agreement for cooperation to which such authority or organisation is a party, or pursuant to any other international agreement made or after the commencement of this Act. CHAPTER IX COMPLAINT AND OFFENCES 48. Unlawful processing of personal data. – (1) Whosoever processes or disseminates or discloses any personal data in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punished with a fine up to 125,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees and in case of subsequent unlawful processing of personal data, the fine may be raised up to 250,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees. (2) In case, where the offence is committed under sub-section (1) and relates to sensitive personal data the offender may be punished with a fine of up to 500,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees. (3) In case, where the offence is committed under sub-section (1) and relates to critical personal data, the offender may be punished with a fine of up to 1,000,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees or as the Commission deems appropriate. 49. Failure to adopt data security measures. – Whosoever fails to adopt adequate security measures to ensure data security, as per the provisions laid down in this Act, Rules, and regulations, shall be punished with a fine of up to 50,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees. 50. Issue enforcement orders and impose penalties. – (1) When an individual fails to comply with the orders of the Commission or the court when he is required to obey, shall be punished with a fine of up to 50,000 USD or an equivalent amount in Pakistani Rupees. (2) Where a data controller and/or data processor contravenes with any provision of this Act or the Rules or regulations made thereunder or policy issued by the Federal 40

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