Trevor Forrest pulls back the curtain on Jamaica's Data Protection Act in this eye-opening conversation about digital privacy and information security. With over three decades of IT experience, particularly in cybersecurity, Forrest masterfully breaks down a complex piece of legislation into practical, understandable terms that affect every Jamaican.The episode begins by exploring how our relationship with data has evolved dramatically in recent decades. As Forrest explains, we now generate more information in a single year than entire decades produced in the past. This explosion of data has created both opportunities and vulnerabilities, making your personal information incredibly valuable not just to legitimate businesses but also to malicious actors.What makes this conversation particularly valuable is how Forrest dismantles common misconceptions about who the law applies to. Every business that collects personal information - from multinational corporations to your local hairdresser or mechanic - is considered a "data controller" under the law. This means the small shea butter business selling products via Instagram has similar responsibilities to banks and insurance companies when it comes to protecting customer information.Perhaps most empowering for listeners is learning about the unprecedented rights this legislation grants to citizens. You can now demand access to all information a company holds about you, refuse to provide unnecessary personal details during transactions, and expect to be notified within 72 hours if your data is compromised in a breach. These protections align Jamaica with global standards, joining the approximately 75% of countries worldwide that have similar laws.Whether you're running a small business concerned about compliance, or simply want to understand your rights as a consumer in the digital age, this episode provides essential knowledge for navigating Jamaica's increasingly digital landscape. Visit oic.gov.jm to learn more about your rights and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act.Recorded 2024

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