Latin America & Caribbean. National jurisdiction.

Curaçao CW

Primary authority: College Bescherming Persoonsgegevens (Personal Data Protection Committee)

Part I

Domestic law

Comprehensive data protection1

Lbp CuraçaoNational Ordinance on Personal Data Protection (Landsverordening bescherming persoonsgegevens)In force
In force from 2013Dutch-style (WBP-based) ordinance setting lawful processing, security and rights rules, with a supervisory committee.
Synopsis
Dutch-style (WBP-based) ordinance setting lawful processing, security and rights rules, with a supervisory committee.
Key themes
- lawful processing
- security
- rights
Unique features
Low fine ceiling; no transfer or breach clauses.
SaaS relevance
Curaçao businesses using SaaS must ensure appropriate security; GDPR may apply in parallel for EU targeting.
Extraterritorial
No
Breach notification
None
DPO
No
Cross-border transfers
None specific
Maximum penalty
NAf 10,000
Key dates
- Adopted 2010
- In force 2013
Text
- Authoritative text dlapiperdataprotection.com
Authority
College Bescherming Persoonsgegevens (Personal Data Protection Committee)
Sources consulted
- dlapiperdataprotection.com
Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence. In-force year from general knowledge; authority website not live.
Record
Full record for Lbp Curaçao
Partly verified
Medium confidence. In-force year from general knowledge; authority website not live.