! 10 Data Protection No. 2019 (b) shortlist qualified applicants; (c) publish and publicise the names of the applicants and the shortlisted applicants; (d) conduct interviews of the shortlisted persons in an open and transparent process; (e) nominate three qualified applicants in the order of merit for the position of Data Commissioner; and (f) submit the names of the persons nominated under paragraph (e) to the President. (4) The President shall nominate and, with approval of the National Assembly, appoint the Data Commissioner. 7. (1) A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Data Commissioner if that person— Qualifications of Data Commissioner. (a) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in— (i) data science; (ii) law; (iii) information technology; or (iv) any other related field; (b) has knowledge and relevant experience of not less than ten years; (c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (d) holds a master’s degree. (2) The Data Commissioner shall be appointed for a single term of six years and shall not be eligible for a reappointment. 8. (1) The Office shall— (a) oversee the implementation of and be responsible for the enforcement of this Act; (b) establish and maintain a register of data controllers and data processors; (c) exercise oversight on data processing operations, either of own motion or at the request of a data Functions of the Office.