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
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