Data Protection Act (Cap. 586), article 12

12. (1) In the exercise of his tasks and powers in accordance with this Act and the Regulation, the Commissioner shall act with complete independence and shall be free from external influence, whether direct or indirect, and shall neither seek nor take instructions or direction from any person or entity. (2) It shall not be lawful for the Commissioner to carry out any other profession, business or trade or to hold any other office of profit whatsoever, even though of a temporary nature, with the exception of any temporary judicial office on any international court or tribunal or any international adjudicating body, and the office of examiner at a University and the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology. (3) Any officers or employees of the Commissioner shall be chosen by the Commissioner and shall be subject to his exclusive direction. Legal personality and representation of the Commissioner.