Cayman Islands Data Protection Law
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The Data Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the processing of personal data in the Cayman Islands, enforced by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Key Facts
- Enacted in 2017
- Enforced by Office of the Ombudsman
- Based on EU data protection principles
Key Principles
Fair and Lawful Processing
Personal data must be processed fairly and in accordance with the law.
Requirements
- Identify legal basis
- Ensure transparency
- Document processing
- Regular reviews
- Update procedures
Examples
- Processing records
- Legal basis documentation
- Privacy notices
- Review logs
Purpose Limitation
Personal data must be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
Requirements
- Define clear purposes
- Document purposes
- Limit processing scope
- Regular reviews
- Update as needed
Examples
- Purpose statements
- Processing records
- Review documentation
- Update logs
Data Minimization
Personal data must be adequate, relevant, and not excessive.
Requirements
- Assess necessity
- Limit collection
- Regular reviews
- Document justification
- Update procedures
Examples
- Data inventories
- Necessity assessments
- Review records
- Update logs
Compliance Requirements
Data Controller Registration
Organizations must register with the Ombudsman as a data controller.
Implementation Steps
- Complete registration form
- Pay registration fees
- Document processing activities
- Maintain registration
- Annual renewals
Required Documentation
- Registration certificates
- Payment records
- Processing records
- Renewal confirmations
- Update history
Privacy Notice Requirements
Organizations must provide clear information about their data processing activities.
Implementation Steps
- Create privacy notices
- Include required information
- Make easily accessible
- Regular updates
- Document distribution
Required Documentation
- Privacy notices
- Distribution records
- Update logs
- Review documentation
- Version history
International Transfer Requirements
Requirements for transferring personal data outside the Cayman Islands.
Implementation Steps
- Assess adequacy of recipient
- Implement safeguards
- Document transfers
- Monitor compliance
- Regular reviews
Required Documentation
- Transfer assessments
- Safeguard documentation
- Transfer records
- Monitoring logs
- Review reports
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
The Ombudsman can impose various penalties for violations of the Data Protection Law.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Criminal Offenses
Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.