The Office of the Data Protection Authority is the independent supervisory authority for the purposes of The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 and associated legislation.
Strategy
The data protection legislation sets out rights for all of us, responsibilities for organisations and duties for this office. Find out more about how we deliver on those duties with our strategy to deliver the best outcomes for our community.
Meet the Authority
The Law creates the independent Data Protection Authority which is tasked with the development and implementation of the regulatory regime necessary to oversee the Law's requirements. Comprising a Chair and between four and eight Members, the Authority provides governance to the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA).
The Authority's powers
The Authority has certain powers under The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017, which are detailed in Part XII and Schedule 7, summarised here.
Our Governance
As the independent regulator for the Bailiwick, we recognise the significant responsibilities that come with the role. We have robust governance mechanisms in place, and you will find details about all associated activities here.