18 FEB 2024 · Law / Act

Deepfake Regulation Considered Under Jamaican Cybercrimes Act

As Jamaican lawmakers contemplate the regulation of artificial intelligence-generated content, particularly concerning the creation of deepfakes, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Andrea Martin-Swaby suggests potential relief within the Cybercrimes Act.

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12 JAN 2023 · Law / Act

Business Registration Requirement in Data Protection Act 2020

On 1 December 2023, the Jamaican Data Protection Act, 2020 entered into force. The Act requires data controllers to register with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). The OIC has determined that all data controllers will have a six-month grace period to comply with the registration requirement under the Act.

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