Ombudsman Cayman Islands

Your personal data. Your rights.

As we conclude our “Know Your Rights” series for Data Protection Day, remember that the Data Protection Act gives you strong protections over how your information is used and the Office of the Ombudsman is here to help.

If you want to learn more or have concerns about how your data has been handled, visit ombudsman.ky.

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

You have the Right to Make a Complaint to the Ombudsman, who can investigate and issue orders where necessary.

We’re here to ensure your rights are upheld.

Visit ombudsman.ky for guidance on making a complaint.

Your privacy matters and so do the consequences when it’s breached.

Today’s focus is the Right to Compensation. If an organisation breaks the law and causes you harm, you may be entitled to seek compensation.

Understanding this right helps ensure accountability.

Learn more about your options at ombudsman.ky.

Accuracy matters, especially when it comes to your personal information.

Under the Data Protection Act, you have the Right to Correct inaccurate or incomplete data an organisation holds about you.

If something doesn’t look right, you can ask for it to be updated.

Find guidance and templates at ombudsman.ky.

Tired of unwanted marketing messages?
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the Right to Stop Direct Marketing at any time. Once you ask an organisation to stop, they must do so.

Protect your inbox and your peace of mind.
Guidance is available at ombudsman.ky.

Not comfortable with how your data is being used? You may have the Right to Stop Processing.

This right allows you to ask an organisation to pause certain uses of your data when you have concerns or objections.

Your preferences matter, and the law gives you a voice.

Read more about when this right applies at ombudsman.ky.

More and more decisions are being made by automated systems — but you aren’t without protections.

Today we highlight your rights regarding Automated Decision-Making. If a decision made without human involvement significantly affects you, you can challenge it and ask for human review.

Your data, your life — you deserve fairness and transparency.
Learn more at ombudsman.ky.

Did you know you can ask any organisation what personal data they hold about you?

Today’s “Know Your Rights” feature is the Right of Access — giving you the ability to request a copy of your data, along with key details such as where it came from and who it’s been shared with.

Understanding your information is the first step toward protecting it.
Visit ombudsman.ky to learn how.

As we continue our “Know Your Rights” series for International Data Protection Day, today we highlight your Right to Be Informed.

When you share your personal data, you have a legal right to know who is collecting it, why, how it will be used, and who it may be shared with.
Clear and transparent information isn’t optional — it’s your right under the Data Protection Act.
Learn more at ombudsman.ky.

In recognition of International Data Protection Day (observed on 28 January 2026), we are highlighting the theme “Know Your Rights.”

Your personal data is valuable, and you have rights over how it is used.

In this video, our Assistant Ombudsman for the Information Rights Team shares this important reminder as we begin a short series where members of our office will be sharing information to help you better understand and exercise your data protection rights. Stay tuned.