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Framework Domains (21)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-18 | Records of Processing Activities |
Automated Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-16 | Automated Decision Making and Profiling |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-05 | Subject Access Request Handling |
| JM-DPA-06 | Rectification and Erasure |
| JM-DPA-07 | Right to Object and Direct Marketing |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-02 | Data Protection Officer Appointment |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-09 | Personal Data Breach Notification |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-10 | Cross Border Data Transfer Controls |
Jamaica DPA: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Jamaica DPA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| JM-DPA-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| JM-DPA-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| JM-DPA-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| JM-DPA-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Jamaica DPA: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Jamaica DPA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-01 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| JM-DPA-02 | Data Protection Officer Appointment |
| JM-DPA-03 | Registration with the Information Commissioner |
| JM-DPA-04 | Data Protection Principles Compliance |
| JM-DPA-05 | Subject Access Request Handling |
Jamaica DPA: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Jamaica DPA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| JM-DPA-20 | Records of processing activities |
| JM-DPA-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| JM-DPA-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| JM-DPA-23 | Data processing agreements |
| JM-DPA-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Jamaica DPA: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Jamaica DPA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-13 | Security of Processing |
| JM-DPA-14 | Retention and Disposal |
| JM-DPA-15 | Training and Awareness |
| JM-DPA-16 | Automated Decision Making and Profiling |
| JM-DPA-17 | Special Category and Children's Data |
| JM-DPA-18 | Records of Processing Activities |
Jamaica DPA: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Jamaica DPA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-06 | Rectification and Erasure |
| JM-DPA-07 | Right to Object and Direct Marketing |
| JM-DPA-08 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
| JM-DPA-09 | Personal Data Breach Notification |
| JM-DPA-10 | Cross Border Data Transfer Controls |
| JM-DPA-11 | Processor Due Diligence and Contracts |
| JM-DPA-12 | Privacy Notices and Transparency |
Lawfulness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-01 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-14 | Retention and Disposal |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-15 | Training and Awareness |
Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-04 | Data Protection Principles Compliance |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-03 | Registration with the Information Commissioner |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-08 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-13 | Security of Processing |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-17 | Special Category and Children's Data |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-12 | Privacy Notices and Transparency |
Vendor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| JM-DPA-11 | Processor Due Diligence and Contracts |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Jamaica DPA, you already cover:
FERPA
48%
14 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica DPA?
Jamaica DPA is a compliance framework from Jamaica with 21 domains and 47 controls. Jamaica Data Protection Act It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Jamaica DPA have?
Jamaica DPA has 47 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are Jamaica DPA: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Jamaica DPA: Data Governance (6 controls), Jamaica DPA: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Jamaica DPA map to?
Jamaica DPA maps to 608 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FERPA (48% coverage), APPI (48% coverage), Chile DPL (48% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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