The Data Protection Bill, 2012 PART III – CONFERMENT ON THE COMMISSION OF OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS AND POWERS Role of the Commission on Administrative Justice. 20. (1) The Commission on Administrative Justice is hereby granted the powers of oversight and enforcement of this Act. (2) In the performance of its functions under this Act, the Commission shall be guided by the national values and principles of the Constitution. Functions of the Commission. 21.(1) The functions of the Commission include- — (a) investigating any complaint relating to a violation of any person’s rights under this Act; (b) providing a framework or mechanisms for effective conflict management or dispute resolution on matters relating to this Act; (c) taking of statements under oath in relation to any investigations it is undertaking; and (d) taking such further action as is contemplated by this Part. (2) The Commission shall, in performing its functions— (a) have regard to all applicable international information management and dissemination standards relating to data protection; and (b) ensure that public authorities provide safeguards for protection of personal information. adequate (3) The Commission shall have all the powers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act. PART IV- COMPLAINTS, PROCEEDINGS AND SETTLEMENT Inquiry into complaints. 22. (1) A data subject who is aggrieved by any decision of any person under this Act may make a complaint to the Commission in accordance with the procedure provided in the law relating to access 13