Belize DPA
Data Protection Act 2021
Belize's modern data protection law establishing protection from solely automated decisions and parental consent for children under 13.
Jurisdiction
Belize
Enacted
May 7, 2021
Effective
Nov 1, 2021
Enforcement
Data Protection Commissioner
Why It Matters
Belize's protection from solely automated decisions requires AI chatbots to provide human-in-the-loop for significant determinations.
At a Glance
Applies to
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Belize
- Entities processing data of Belizean residents
- Automated decision-making systems
Safety Provisions
- Protection from solely automated decisions
- Children's data (under 13) requires parental consent
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing
- Breach notification required
- Data Protection Officer for certain controllers
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Fines and enforcement actions
Primary Source
Belize Laws Online
https://www.belizelaw.org/
View on map
Belize
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Belize. (2021). Data Protection Act 2021.
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