Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) (POI) Act, 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
 1. What is the role of The Data Protection Commissioner of the Bahamas?
2. How can I protect my personal information?
3. How can I access my personal information and lodge complaints with the Data Protection Commissioner’s Office?
4. What is “personal information”?
5. What is covered by the Data Protection (POI) Act?
6. Under the Data Protection (POI) Act, what is the government’s responsibility in handling Bahamian’s personal information?
7. What kind of personal information held by the government does the Data Protection (POI) Act cover?
8. How does the Data Protection (POI) Act require businesses to deal with personal information?
9. How does the Data Protection (POI) Act protect my personal information?
10. What is not covered by the Data Protection (POI) Act?
11. Are organizations permitted to request my National Insurance Number?
12. How does the Data Protection (POI) Act apply to charitable and non-profit organizations?
13. How does the DPA apply to employee records?
14. What guidelines should an organization follow when recording customer telephone calls?
15. What guidelines should an organization follow when faxing personal information?
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