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

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

Posted by | 29 Nov 2023 |

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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ICTP 272: Expert insights update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Dale Joseph of CARICOM IMPACS

ICTP 272: Expert insights update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Dale Joseph of CARICOM IMPACS

Posted by | 4 Oct 2023 |

Worldwide, October is commemorated as Cyber Security Awareness Month. As part of our longstanding Expert Insight series on cyber threats and security, we get a truly regional perspective on the subject. With Dale Joseph, of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), we discuss, among other things: what has been going on in the wider Caribbean region, with regard to cybersecurity threats and incidents; the priority areas of the CARICOM Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan; the degree to which CARICOM IMPACS engages the private sector; and fostering more cybersecurity intelligence-sharing and collaboration in Caribbean countries.

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AI regulation: 4 reasons why it is crucial for the law to play its part and not defer to AI companies

AI regulation: 4 reasons why it is crucial for the law to play its part and not defer to AI companies

Posted by | 7 Jul 2023 |

With the EU establishing an Artificial Intelligence Act, the pressure is now on other countries to develop frameworks for AI development in their jurisdictions. However, the AI and business communities are likely to lobby hard against stringent rules, though there are a broad range of issues that must be considered to protect the future of the world and of mankind.

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