Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
The Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 (proclaimed in stages, substantially operative) establishes a data protection framework. The Office of the Information Commissioner oversees compliance. The Act establishes data protection principles based on the EU Data Protection Directive model, individual rights, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to the processing of personal data in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Framework Domains (22)
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-21 | Readiness for Full Commencement |
Cross Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-18 | Cross Border Data Transfers |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-3 | Accountability and Privacy Officer |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-19 | Breach Detection and Response |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-5 | Consent |
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 - Office of the Information Commissioner
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
Part III - Powers of Audit and Inquiry
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
| Sec. 23 | Storage Limitation |
| Sec. 25 | Interpretation |
Part IV - Disclosure and Access
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 29 | Data Protection Council |
| Sec. 30 | Right to Information |
| Sec. 31 | Unauthorised Disclosure |
| Sec. 32 | Right of Access |
Part V - Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 40 | Right to Object |
| Sec. 41 | Administrative Fines |
| Sec. 42 | Automated Decision-Making |
| Sec. 45 | Penalties |
Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 48 | Establishment of the Office |
| Sec. 49 | Exemptions |
| Sec. 50 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-2 | General Privacy Principles |
| TTDPA-4 | Purpose Specification |
| TTDPA-6 | Limiting Collection |
| TTDPA-7 | Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention |
| TTDPA-8 | Accuracy |
Public Sector
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-15 | Public Body Disclosure Provisions |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-16 | Records Management |
Regulator
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-14 | Office of the Information Commissioner Engagement |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-11 | Individual Access |
| TTDPA-12 | Challenging Compliance |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-1 | Applicability and Phased Commencement Tracking |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-9 | Safeguards |
Special Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-13 | Sensitive Personal Information |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-17 | Third Party and Vendor Management |
Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-20 | Training and Awareness |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TTDPA-10 | Openness |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011?
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 is a compliance framework from Trinidad and Tobago with 22 domains and 44 controls. The Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 (proclaimed in stages, substantially operative) establishes a data protection framework. The Office of the Information Commissioner oversees compliance. The Act establishes data protection principles based on the EU Data Protection Directive model, individual rights, and provisions for cross-border transfers. Applies to the processing of personal data in Trinidad and Tobago. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 have?
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 has 44 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are Part I - Preliminary (5 controls), Principles (5 controls), Part II - Office of the Information Commissioner (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 map to?
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 maps to 631 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019) (36% coverage), Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (36% coverage), EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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