Section 12 Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

Section 12 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is about Functions and powers of the Council. It is under Part II (Establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, and Its Governing Council) of the Act.

(1) The functions of the Council are to —
(a) formulate and provide overall policy direction of the affairs of the Commission ;
(b) approve strategic plans, action plans and budget support programmes submitted by the National Commissioner ;

(c) approve annual reports and financial reports submitted by the National Commissioner ;
(d) approve the terms and conditions of service of the employees of the Commission, including remuneration, allowances and pension benefits in accordance with the Pension Reform Act ;

(e) approve staff regulations for the appointment, promotion and discipline of staff of the Commission ;
(f) provide advice and counsel to the National Commissioner;

(g) assist the National Commissioner in matters relating to compliance by ministries, departments and agencies of government with this Act; and
(h) handle such other matters, as may be prescribed by any other provision of this Act.

(2) The Council shall have the power to delegate any of its functions under this Act to a committee set up by it, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.