Tag: data protection

4 top Caribbean tech trends for 2024

Although we might still be trying to tie up loose ends as we barrel towards 31 December 2023, we still need to develop plans and strategies for 2024. In this article, we highlight four Caribbean tech trends that should occur and be prominent in the coming year.

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ICTP 280:  Demystifying Jamaica’s Data Protection Act, with Grace Lindo

Jamaica’s Data Protection Act will be coming into effect on 1 December 2023, but myths and misconceptions have persisted. With Grace Lindo, an attorney at law at Carter Lindo in Jamaica, we tackle some of the misconceptions along with exploring compliance in a variety of different scenarios. Among other things, Grace also discusses the potential implications and obligations under the new dispensation: when using certain technologies and platforms, such as WhatsApp, Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT in the workplace; in the ethical use of data, particularly for research; in direct marketing; and when data breaches occur.

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