The Cayman Islands government has announced that it is developing legislation to regulate how personal information is collected and processed by all businesses and organizations to ensure that data privacy is maintained.
The new law will also ensure that individuals are able to access information about themselves that is held by government entities and private sector groups. It will also require that such data is accurate.
A Cabinet-appointed data protection working group has been meeting to consider a framework wherein such legislation might be introduced.
David Archbold, Chairman from the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA), has reported that the group is presently reviewing laws from other jurisdictions that it feels may be relevant to the local situation, and is developing policy recommendations.
Explaining that data protection mandates a comprehensive, principled approach to protecting personal data, Archbold commented: "The law will impose requirements on 'data controllers' to handle personal information fairly and lawfully."
“Personal data may only be collected, used, stored and accessed for specified purposes, and must always be adequately safeguarded. Data controllers will be accountable for complying with these principles and liable for breaches, such as unauthorized use or disclosure," he continued.
In early 2010, the group will submit recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary and Attorney General for an approach to the introduction of such legislation, including how best to monitor and enforce compliance. It will also prepare a paper on key issues for public consultation.
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