Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
The Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (Cap. 380A) establishes a data protection framework for Barbados. The Data Protection Commissioner oversees compliance. The Act establishes processing principles, individual rights, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Modelled on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) model data protection legislation. Applies to the processing of personal data by controllers in Barbados.
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 is a compliance framework from Barbados with 8 domains and 23 controls that map to 311 other frameworks. The largest domains are Part II: Data Protection Principles (6 controls), Part III: Rights of a Data Subject (6 controls), Part I: Preliminary (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (8)
Part I: Preliminary
Part II: Data Protection Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-4 | Section 4 - Principles Relating to Processing |
| BB-DPA-5 | Section 5 - Fairness of Processing |
| BB-DPA-6 | Section 6 - Lawfulness of Processing |
| BB-DPA-7 | Section 7 - Conditions for Consent |
| BB-DPA-8 | Section 8 - Child's Consent |
| BB-DPA-9 | Section 9 - Sensitive Personal Data |
Part III: Rights of a Data Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-10 | Section 10 - Right of Access |
| BB-DPA-11 | Section 11 - Right to Rectification |
| BB-DPA-12 | Section 12 - Right to Erasure |
| BB-DPA-13 | Section 13 - Right to Restriction of Processing |
| BB-DPA-14 | Section 15 - Right to Data Portability |
| BB-DPA-15 | Section 18 - Automated Decision-Making Including Profiling |
Part IV: Transfers of Personal Data Outside Barbados
Part V: Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-19 | Sections 29-49 - General Exemptions |
Part VI: Data Controller and Data Processor
Part VII: Data Protection Commissioner
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-22 | Sections 70-75 - Commissioner Functions |
Part VIII: Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-23 | Sections 76-89 - Enforcement Provisions |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Barbados Data Protection Act 2019, you already cover:
GDPR
52%
12 controls mapped
Compare →FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
35%
8 controls mapped
Compare →UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
35%
8 controls mapped
Compare →+ 308 more: Pakistan Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 (35%), Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) (35%)
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What is Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 and who does it apply to?
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 is a compliance framework from Barbados with 8 domains and 23 controls. The Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 (Cap. 380A) establishes a data protection framework for Barbados. The Data Protection Commissioner oversees compliance. The Act establishes processing principles, individual rights, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Modelled on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) model data protection legislation. Applies to the processing of personal data by controllers in Barbados. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 actually require?
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 has 23 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Part II: Data Protection Principles (6 controls), Part III: Rights of a Data Subject (6 controls), Part I: Preliminary (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 do I already cover?
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 maps to 311 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (52% coverage), FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (35% coverage), UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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