The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012 measures to promote access to information; (e) act as the chief agent of the Government in ensuring that all public authorities comply with its obligations under international treaties and conventions on access to information; (f) hear and determine complaints and appeals; (g) approve information dissemination procedures including publication schemes for proactive disclosure of information by all public authorities; (h) data protection as provided under the law relating to data protection; (i) perform such other functions as the Commission may consider necessary for the promotion of access to information. (2) The Commission shall have all the powers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act. (3) The decisions of the Commission shall be binding on both levels of government. (4) The Commission may enter into association with such other bodies or organizations within and outside Kenya as the Commission may consider desirable or appropriate and in furtherance of the purpose for which the Commission is established. Guiding objects and principles. 7. In the performance of its functions under this Act the Commission shall – (a) accommodate the diversity of the Kenyan people; (b) observe the principle of impartiality and gender equity; protect the sovereignity of the people; secure the observance by all state organs of democratic values and principles; promote constitutionalism; (c) (d) (e) 7