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CARICOM CCSCAP 2025

CARICOM Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan 2025 (CCSCAP)

CARICOM's 2025 regional cyber security framework establishing digital safety culture and coordinated incident response across 18 member states.

Jurisdiction

CARICOM Member States

Enacted

Oct 1, 2025

Effective

Oct 1, 2025

Enforcement

National authorities coordinated regionally

Regional cybersecurity framework effective October 2025

CARICOM Secretariat

Why It Matters

CCSCAP 2025 creates coordinated regional cybersecurity expectations for AI chatbot platforms operating across multiple Caribbean markets.

Recent Developments

Adopted October 2025 as successor to previous cybersecurity initiatives

At a Glance

Applies to

AI CompanionMental Health AppGeneral Chatbot

Who Must Comply

  • CARICOM member states (18 countries)
  • Regional critical infrastructure
  • Cross-border digital services

Safety Provisions

  • Regional digital safety culture promotion
  • Coordinated cyber incident response
  • Capacity building for cyber resilience
  • Cross-border cooperation mechanisms

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties

Penalties vary by jurisdiction

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CARICOM Member States

Focus Areas

General regulation

Cite This

APA

CARICOM Member States. (2025). CARICOM Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan 2025 (CCSCAP).

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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.