Based on the provided information, the data protection law in Jamaica is the Data Protection Act (DPA) enacted in June 2020. While the DPA in Jamaica shares similarities with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in terms of principles and objectives, they are distinct regulations.

The DPA in Jamaica outlines obligations for data controllers regarding the processing of personal data, registration requirements with the Information Commissioner, appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), compliance with data protection standards, reporting contraventions or breaches, and enforcement mechanisms.

It appears that Jamaica has its own regulatory framework for data protection through the Data Protection Act and the Office of the Information Commissioner. The DPA aims to ensure the protection of personal data and privacy rights of individuals within the jurisdiction of Jamaica.

While the GDPR is a comprehensive regulation applicable to the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), it can also have implications for organizations outside the EU/EEA that process personal data of individuals within the EU/EEA. However, unless there are specific circumstances that trigger GDPR applicability, such as offering goods or services to individuals in the EU/EEA or monitoring their behavior, organizations in Jamaica primarily need to comply with the DPA.

If a Jamaican organization processes personal data of individuals within the EU/EEA, they would need to assess their obligations under both the DPA and the GDPR to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. In such cases, they may need to consider GDPR requirements such as data transfer mechanisms, appointment of a representative in the EU/EEA, and adherence to GDPR principles and rights of data subjects.

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