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Office of the Data Protection Commissioner > Welcome > Welcome
Data Protection
Welcome to the official Website of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (“the Commissioner”) which contains information about the supervision and regulation of The Data Protection (Privacy of Personal Information) Act 2003, in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Commissioner, a form of ombudsman, is a corporation sole and is independent in the performance of his duties. His mission is to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals by:-
Administrating and enforcing the provisions of the Act.
Promoting the observance of good practice by data controllers with the requirements of the Act.
Influencing thinking on privacy and processing of personal information matters on a local and global basis.
Discharging, as the national supervisory authority, various functions relating to or arising from any international obligations The Bahamas may have or is seeking to be a party to, in connection with data protection.
This website is intended to provide information on the law and offer a useful point of reference and guidance while fulfilling its mission to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals.
What's New
Tip of the Month - Sept 2010
Tip of the Month - August 2010
Medical Identity Theft
Data Protection and your National Insurance (NIB) Number
Managing a Data Security Breach
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