The objects of this Bill are to —

(a) provide for an effective system for the use and protection of personal data;

(b) regulate the collection, use, transmission, storage and otherwise processing of personal data;

(c) establish the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and provide for its functions;

(d) provide for the registration of data controllers and licencing of data auditors;

(e) provide for the duties of data controllers and data processors;

The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) provide a safe and effective environment for electronic transactions;

(b) promote secure electronic signatures;

(c) facilitate electronic filling of documents by public authorities;

(d) provide for the use, security, facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions;

(e) promote legal certainty and confidence, and encourage investment and innovation in relation to electronic transactions;