Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA)
The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (as amended) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework for the Cayman Islands. The Office of the Ombudsman serves as the Data Protection Authority. The Act is modelled on the EU GDPR and includes data processing principles, individual rights, breach notification, and cross-border transfer provisions. Important for the Cayman Islands' significant financial services sector.
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Framework Domains (18)
Automated Decisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT10-S23 | Automated Decision Making |
Breach Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT6-S15 | Personal Data Breach Notification |
Cross-Border Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-S3-P8 | Principle 8: International Transfer |
Data Protection Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-S3-P1 | Principle 1: Fair and Lawful Processing |
| DPA-S3-P2 | Principle 2: Purpose Limitation |
| DPA-S3-P3 | Principle 3: Data Minimisation |
| DPA-S3-P4 | Principle 4: Accuracy |
| DPA-S3-P5 | Principle 5: Storage Limitation |
| DPA-S3-P6 | Principle 6: Rights of Data Subjects |
| DPA-S3-P7 | Principle 7: Security |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT3-S11 | Rectification, Blocking, Erasure |
| DPA-PT3-S8 | Subject Access Rights |
| DPA-PT3-S9 | Right to Stop Processing |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-ENF-S55 | Enforcement and Monetary Penalties |
Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT9-S21 | Exemptions Documentation |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-GOV-DPO | Privacy Governance and Accountability |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT8-S19 | Direct Marketing |
Ombudsman Oversight
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT5-S13 | Controller Registration with Ombudsman |
Part 1 - Interpretation, Principles and Application
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
| Sec. 5 | Functions and Duties of Authority |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
Part 2 - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 11 | Deemed Consent |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
| Sec. 9 | Direct Marketing Consent |
Part 3 - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 13 | Appointment of Commissioner |
| Sec. 14 | Collection Without Consent |
| Sec. 15 | Duty to Register |
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
Part 4 - Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
| Sec. 18 | Right to Correction |
| Sec. 19 | Lawful, Fair and Transparent Processing |
| Sec. 20 | Purpose Limitation |
Part 5 - Enforcement and Remedies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
| Sec. 23 | Storage Limitation |
| Sec. 24 | Integrity and Confidentiality |
| Sec. 25 | Interpretation |
Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT7-S17 | Processor Contracts |
Schedules - Conditions and Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sch. 1 | The Data Protection Principles |
| Sch. 2 | Conditions for First Principle (General) |
| Sch. 3 | Conditions for First Principle (Sensitive) |
| Sch. 4 | Eighth Principle Transfers |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DPA-PT4-S9 | Sensitive Personal Data Conditions |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA), you already cover:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA)?
Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA) is a compliance framework from Cayman Islands with 18 domains and 48 controls. The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (as amended) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework for the Cayman Islands. The Office of the Ombudsman serves as the Data Protection Authority. The Act is modelled on the EU GDPR and includes data processing principles, individual rights, breach notification, and cross-border transfer provisions. Important for the Cayman Islands' significant financial services sector. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA) have?
Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA) has 48 controls organised across 18 domains. The largest domains are Data Protection Principles (7 controls), Part 1 - Interpretation, Principles and Application (7 controls), Part 2 - Rights of Data Subjects (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA) map to?
Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA) maps to 602 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GDPR (25% coverage), Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (25% coverage), EU AI Act (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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