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115. General functions under the UK GDPR and safeguards

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(2) General functions are conferred on the Commissioner by -

(a) Article 57 of the UK GDPR (tasks), and

(b) Article 58 of the UK GDPR (powers),

(and see also the Commissioner’s duty under section 2 and section 28(5)).

(3) The Commissioner’s functions in relation to the processing of personal data to which the UK GDPR applies include -

(a) a duty to advise Parliament, the government and other institutions and bodies on legislative and administrative measures relating to the protection of individuals’ rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data, and

(b) a power to issue, on the Commissioner’s own initiative or on request, opinions to Parliament, the government or other institutions and bodies as well as to the public on any issue related to the protection of personal data.

(4) The Commissioner’s functions under Article 58 of the UK GDPR are subject to the safeguards in subsections (5) to (9).

(5) The Commissioner’s power under Article 58(1

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