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PrivCom Launches 2025 Pink Sandbox Initiative
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is inviting organisations to “submit their innovative product, project, or service that uses personal information to be considered for participation” in the Pink Sandbox initiative. A spokesperson said, “Are you an organisation in Bermuda that champions emerging technologies and/or innovation... Read more of this article
Privacy, Churches & Religious Organisations
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] provides guidance and resources to help religious organizations understand and comply with PIPA, ensuring the protection of personal information. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda has more churches per square mile than any other country in the world. Faith is an important part of Bermuda’s history and... Read more of this article
PrivCom Releases Financial Services Notes
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] has published Financial Services Guidance Notes. A spokesperson said, “In March 2024, The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] sought input from the financial services sector regarding concerns or gaps that may need to be addressed considering how new privacy laws intersect with financial... Read more of this article
IAPP Bermuda Chapter Marks 6th Year
The IAPP Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter marks six years of supporting local privacy and AI professionals as Bermuda’s data law takes full effect. A spokesperson said, “The IAPP Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter looks to celebrate its sixth year of supporting local professionals engaged in privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility as the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Marks Data Privacy Day 2025
Yesterday, Bermuda joined the global community in recognising Data Privacy Day 2025, an annual observance held on January 28. A Government spokesperson said, “Established by the Council of Europe in 2006, this day commemorates the anniversary of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty on data protection.” In recognising the... Read more of this article
PrivCom To Celebrate 2025 Data Privacy Day
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is set to celebrate Data Privacy Day 2025 with the theme “Take Control of Your Data” and a keynote by Commissioner Alexander White. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] joins the global celebration of Data Privacy Day 2025 with an inspiring event held... Read more of this article
Privacy Commissioner On Political Campaigning
It is “important for the integrity of elections and democracy that all organisations involved in political campaigning handle and use personal information in a way that is compliant with the Personal Information Protection Act,” the Office of the Privacy Commissioner said. A spokesperson said, “The ability of political parties and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Service PIPA Readiness
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is working on several initiatives to “enhance existing processes and procedures to be compliant with the principles of PIPA.” A police spokesperson said, “The Personal Information and Protecting Act [PIPA] 2016 came into effect on 1st January, 2025. The Bermuda Police Service continues to progress several... Read more of this article
PrivCom Launches Know Your Rights Campaign
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] announced the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign to educate individuals about privacy rights and the upcoming January 2025 implementation of PIPA. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner [PrivCom] is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign;... Read more of this article
Health Council Offer PIPA Compliance Training
The Bermuda Health Council is offering two training sessions to help healthcare organizations comply with the upcoming Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA]. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares for the full implementation of the Personal Information Protection Act [PIPA] on January 1, 2025, the Bermuda Health Council is offering two... Read more of this article
Minister Provides Update On PIPA Programme
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 31], Minister of the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell provided an update on the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share an update on the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in preparation for PIPA, otherwise... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell Signs ‘PIPA Intent Statement’
Minister for the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell signed a “PIPA Intent Statement,” committing the Government to being PIPA ready by January 1, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier this week, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell signed a “PIPA Intent Statement”, which commits that the Government will be PIPA... Read more of this article
