April 5, 2025
By Cari Chandler-Martin As digital technologies continue to reshape the way we communicate, shop, work, and socialize, the protection of personal data has become increasingly critical. For years, Trinidad and Tobago has lagged behind global standards in data privacy. The Data Protection Act, 2011 (Act No. 13 of 2011), although enacted over a decade ago, has only been partially proclaimed. However, recent government movements signaled a renewed urgency to bring the law fully into force by late 2024. This article explores the contents of the Act, how it affects everyday citizens, the significance of its delayed proclamation, and what Trinidadians and Tobagonians need to know going forward.
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