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Can you summarize Data Protection Act 2011 (in English)?
Saint Lucia Laws - Others > Data Protection Act 2011 (in English)
Short Summary
This document is the Data Protection (Amendment) Act, 2014, which amends the Data Protection Act, No. 11 of 2011 in Saint Lucia. The Act introduces various amendments to the principal Act, including changes to the commencement of the Act, definitions, qualifications for the appointment of the Data Commissioner, the role and functions of the Commissioner, privacy impact assessments, registration requirements for data controllers, processing of sensitive personal data for health purposes, protection of employees, exemptions for personal data processed for personal, family, or household affairs, and penalties for non-compliance. The amendments aim to enhance data protection and privacy in Saint Lucia by ensuring proper regulation and oversight of personal data processing activities.
Whom does it apply to?
The Data Commissioner, data controllers, departments of government, and employees
What does it govern?
Amendment of the Data Protection Act, No. 11 of 2011
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
A person who acts as a data controller without being registered under this Act is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars.
Jurisdiction
Saint Lucia