Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
Jamaica's Data Protection Act 2020 (effective December 1, 2023) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) serves as the supervisory authority. The Act establishes eight data protection principles, individual rights, registration requirements, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to the processing of personal data by controllers established in Jamaica.
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Framework Domains (5)
Part I - Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
Part II - Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 11 | Deemed Consent |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
| Sec. 13 | Appointment of Commissioner |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
| Sec. 9 | Direct Marketing Consent |
Part III - Registration and Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
| Sec. 18 | Right to Correction |
| Sec. 19 | Lawful, Fair and Transparent Processing |
| Sec. 20 | Purpose Limitation |
Part IV - Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 28 | Duty to Notify |
| Sec. 29 | Data Protection Council |
| Sec. 31 | Unauthorised Disclosure |
| Sec. 33 | Unauthorised Re-identification |
| Sec. 35 | Security of Processing |
Part V - Exemptions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 38 | Right to Data Portability |
| Sec. 40 | Right to Object |
| Sec. 44 | Intelligence Services Processing |
| Sec. 46 | Data Subject Rights Limitations |
Maps to 534 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020?
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 is a compliance framework from Jamaica with 5 domains and 26 controls. Jamaica's Data Protection Act 2020 (effective December 1, 2023) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) serves as the supervisory authority. The Act establishes eight data protection principles, individual rights, registration requirements, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to the processing of personal data by controllers established in Jamaica. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 have?
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 has 26 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Part II - Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Part I - Preliminary (5 controls), Part III - Registration and Standards (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 map to?
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020 maps to 534 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (35% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (35% coverage), ISO 8000 — Data Quality (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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