Jamaica DPA
Data Protection Act 2020
Jamaica's comprehensive data protection law establishing rights regarding automated decision-taking and requiring parental consent for children's data.
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Enacted
Sep 4, 2020
Effective
Dec 1, 2021
Enforcement
Office of the Information Commissioner
Why It Matters
Jamaica's automated decision-taking rights apply to AI chatbots making risk assessments or providing recommendations to Jamaican users.
At a Glance
Applies to
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Jamaica
- Entities processing data of Jamaican residents
- Automated decision-making systems
Safety Provisions
- Rights regarding automated decision-taking
- Parental consent required for children's data
- Data controller registration required
- Breach notification to Information Commissioner
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
JMD 5M; criminal liability
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Jamaica
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Jamaica. (2020). Data Protection Act 2020.
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.