96 No. 3 of 2021] Data Protection “vulnerable person” means a person aged 18 or above and whose ability to make informed decisions about their rights and well being is temporally or permanently impaired through physical or medically certified hindrance or impairment; and Application 3. (1) This Act applies to the processing of personal data performed wholly or partly by automated means and to any processing otherwise than by electronic means. (2) This Act does not apply to the processing of personal data by an individual for personal use. PART II OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER Establishment of Office of Data Protection Commissioner 4. (1) There is established in the Ministry responsible for communications the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner which is responsible for the regulation of data protection and privacy in the Republic. (2) The functions of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner are to— (a) register controllers and data processors; (b) licence data auditors; (c) disseminate information and promotion of the participation of stakeholders in the process of data protection in the Republic; (d) advise Government on matters relating to data protection; (e) keep and maintain a register of data controllers, data processors and data auditors; (f)represent Government internationally on matters relating to data protection; (g) conduct research and development relating to data protection; (h) ensure proper and effective coordination and collaboration with similar regional and international authorities;