Jamaica: Implemented Data Protection Act 2020 including data protection regulation
Description
Implemented Data Protection Act 2020 including data protection regulation
On 1 December 2023, the Jamaican Data Protection Act, 2020, entered into force. In particular, the Act establishes that consent serves as a legal foundation for the processing of personal data. The Act also outlines the rights of data subjects inclu…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament