Frequently asked questions for registrations and charges

This guidance note contains the Commissioner’s guidance on registration under the DPAJL. Registration is a statutory requirement and every controller and processor must register with the Authority.

You have the right to find out if an organisation is using or storing your personal information.

The Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 (DPJL) is based around six principles of ‘good information handling’ (the Principles. This is part of a series of guidance to help individuals and organisations to understand the principles of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law, as well as to promote good practice.

A personal data breach means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data.

This infographic identifies whether or not you need a Data Protection Officer.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a framework mandated by the European Union for the drafting of new data protection laws in each member state.

As the Coronavirus continues to spread globally, more Island organisations are asking employees to work from home. We have produced guidance for organisations and employees to advise on the Dos and Don’ts of working from home.