The definition of in consultation means the opposite, that the person or authority concerned must follow the advice rendered. This interpretation if correct means that the DPA is actually not independent to carry out its tasks. The CDPA has other provisions in which directions may be given on the process of sensitive information affecting national security or interests of the state.14 In addition to these provisions real concerns exist in respect of who do the DPA reports to. For Eswatini, the ECC submit reports to Parliament in terms of section 53 of the ECC, and under the EDPA functions of the ECC includes report with or without request to Parliament from time to time on any matter affecting protection of personal information. Zimbabwe's CDPA is silent on this, and in fact in the PTA, allows the minister to give policy directions to POTRAZ Board as the minister "considers to be necessary in the national interest" and the minister may direct board to reverse, suspend or rescind its decisions after consultation with the President.15 In Botswana, the BDPA the commissioner and deputy appointed by the minister 16, and the commission may receive directions of a "general or a specific nature" from the minister regarding the exercise of its powers and functions.17 Under its functions, section 5(2)(o), the commission shall perform any other functions that may be conferred it by the Minister. The BDPA requires that the directives or functions shall not be inconsistent with the Act or with Commissions obligations, and once given the Commission shall give effect to such direction. This provision is as problematic on many respects, as the Commission and Commissioners are not designed to object to any of the directions as the Minister gives. The directive might be incorrect, and the Commission has no power to object, and is operating under the Public Service Act provisions. Under section 5(2)(n), the Commission must record all directions given by the Minister during the course of the year, however this is not enough if not publicised or reported to Parliament. The Prime Minister on the advice of the Minister following public nominations appoints the data protection Section of Zimbabwe CDPA. See also the Interception of Communications Act section a ii on renewal of interception warrants, noting that the Minister in consultation with the Prosecutor General may renew the interception warrant for a period not exceeding three months. Postal and Telecommunications Act sections Botswana BDPA section and . . The commissioner then appoints other people to be part of the staff or commission. Botswana BDPA section . PAGE