The Royal Gazette published an article on August 20, 2020, about the creation of a data and privacy task force by Abir. Here’s a summary:
- The formation of the new Abir Data and Privacy Taskforce helps to ensure Bermuda meets international requirements with personal data usage.
- The task force, chaired by Jim Paugh, general counsel of Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd, will work directly with Bermuda’s Privacy Commissioner to facilitate the implementation of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) which sets how organizations should handle data and protect the rights of citizens.
- Bermuda’s privacy commissioner stated that it’s in the interests of both Bermudians and the companies that operate in the country that PIPA is implemented carefully and thoughtfully so personal data is protected properly.
ADAPT will:
- Support the mission and goals of the privacy commissioner;
- Provide a two-way communication channel between the Privacy Commissioner and key stakeholder groups;
- Act as a resource and support for the implementation of PIPA;
- Facilitate the education of key stakeholders about PIPA;
- Provide a forum for addressing unique industry issues related to data protection with stakeholder feedback on the likely impact and effectiveness of codes of practice and the administration of PIPA;
- Assist in creating public awareness about PIPA.
Source:royalgazette.com
Contributed by Racquel Bailey from Jamaica. Racquel is a member of our Women in InfoSec Caribbean (WISC) initiative on Discord. WISC is a non-profit initiative supporting Caribbean women and girls to develop a career in Information Security. Learn more about WISC at wiscaribbean.org.