Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022 25 (5) Where the Chairperson is temporarily unable to exercice, perform and discharge the powers, duties and functions of his office due to ill health, other infirmity, absence from Sri Lanka or any other cause, the President may oppoint any other member to act as the Chairperson in addition to his normal duties as a member. 31. The objects of the Authority shall be– Objects of the Authority (a) to regulate the processing of personal data in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (b) to safeguard the privacy of the data subjects from any adverse impact arising from the digitalization of the procedures and services in the public and private sector; (c) to provide for mechanisms to ensure the protection of personal data of data subjects engaged in digital transactions and communications; (d) to ensure the regulatory compliance with the provisions of this Act to facilitate for the growth and innovation in digital economy. 32. The Authority may exercise the following powers, for the purpose of performing duties and discharging functions under this Act:– (a) to carry out whether directly or through any officer, agent, entity or institutions authorized in that behalf by the Authority, all such matters as may be necessary for the implementation of the provisions of this Act; Powers of the Authority