Office of the Information Commissioner

04/09/2026

Back to school also means back online. From laptops to smartwatches, children use connected devices every day.

Do they know what personal information they're sharing and who can access it?

Here are some do's and don'ts regarding data protection and privacy that parents and guardians should note to help protect their children.

02/09/2026

28/08/2026

to Tuesday, August 18, where the Office of the Information Commissioner engaged the administrative and academic staff at the Knox Community College about the Data Protection Act.

The presentation was done by Ms. Regina Wong, Director, Legal Services.

Cultivating privacy one session at a time.

26/08/2026

Think personal data risks only exist online? Think again.

Simple everyday actions and habits in the office can expose personal information without you realizing it. 

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

to Friday, August 14, 2026, where the Office of the Information Commissioner engaged students at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's Back to School Fair.

We spoke to them about staying safe on and offline, their data privacy rights, and digital responsibility as part of our public education initiative.

19/08/2026

Our Information Commissioner, Ms. Celia Barclay and & International Relations Manager, Mrs. Bobique Brown, joined the team in studio on CVM Sunrise this morning to talk public education initiatives surrounding the Data Protection Act.

Key information was shared on our school tour along with the first-of-its-kind data protection activity booklet.

The OIC is committed to building a culture of privacy across Jamaica.

18/08/2026

Back to school is right around the corner! Tune in tomorrow as members of our team join CVM's Sunrise to talk about the OIC's School Tour Programme and how we are creating a culture of privacy along with an understanding of data protection rights among young Jamaicans.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
7:45 AM
CVM Television

Don't miss it!