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.
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Framework Domains (8)
Part I: Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-1 | Section 1 — Short Title |
| BB-DPA-2 | Section 2 — Interpretation |
| BB-DPA-3 | Section 3 — Application of Act |
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
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-16 | Section 22 — General Principle for Transfers |
| BB-DPA-17 | Section 24 — Appropriate Safeguards |
| BB-DPA-18 | Section 25 — Binding Corporate Rules |
Part V: Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-19 | Sections 29-49 — General Exemptions |
Part VI: Data Controller and Data Processor
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BB-DPA-20 | Sections 50-60 — Registration and Responsibilities |
| BB-DPA-21 | Sections 61-69 — Data Privacy Officer |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbados Data Protection Act 2019?
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.
How many controls does Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 have?
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.
What frameworks does Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 map to?
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019 maps to 617 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (39% coverage), Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (39% coverage), Singapore Payment Services Act (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Regulation (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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