The Data Protection Bill, 2018 33. (1) The functions of the Commission shall be to— 325 Functions of the Commission. promote the protection and observance of the right to privacy; monitor, investigate and report on the observance of the right to privacy; formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to raise public awareness of the right to privacy and obligations; receive and investigate any complaint relating to infringement of the rights of a person under this Act; provide a framework or mechanism for the effective management of conflicts and the resolution of disputes under this Act; and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by any other law or as the Commission may consider necessary for the promotion and protection of human rights. (2) The Commission shall, in performing its functions under this Actbe guided by the national values and principles of governance under Article 10 of the Constitution; have regard to the applicable international information management and dissemination standards relating to data protection; ensure that agencies have put in place adequate safeguards for the protection of personal data; take statements under oath in relation to any investigation it is undertaking; and take such action as may be necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act. (3) The Commission shall have all the powers necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act. 34. (1) A data subject who is aggrieved by a decision of any person under this Act may lodge a complaint with the Commission in accordance with this Act. bnqtuhty into complaints.

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