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Jersey Data Protection Authority: Chairman: Extension of Appointment

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A decision made 13 November 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-ETS-2023-768

Public

Subject: JDPA extension of Chairman appointment

 

Report Title: JDPA extension of Chairman appointment

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to extend the appointment of Mr. J. Kohnstamm as Chair of the Jersey Data Protection Authority ('JDPA') for a further 5 months in accordance with Article 3 of the Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law 2018, and requested that the accompanying Report be presented to the States Assembly.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law 2018 enables the Minister to reappoint a serving JDPA Chair, provided that the candidate’s total duration of service is less than 9 years.

Resource Implications: There are no additional finance, manpower or other implications.

 

Action Required: Department to request the Greffier of the States to present the report to the States Assembly.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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