Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) comes into force on 1 January 2025. PIPA regulates the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s (the Authority) use of personal information. The Authority’s Privacy Notice (click) provides amongst other information, the Authority’s use of personal information and the types of organisations and individuals to whom personal information may be disclosed. In accordance with PIPA, an individual may seek to access their personal information.
The Personal Information Protection PIPA 2016 (PIPA) provides the BMA’s personnel with certain rights to access and control personal information relating to:
For example, staff may seek access to their personal information regarding medical, psychiatric and social work matters.
Staff may make the following administrative requests (Requests) to the Authority by submitting a PIAR, which may need to be supported by reasons. Such Requests include:
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An individual who has made a Personal Information Request Access Request (PIAR) to the Authority pursuant to the Act may request for the Authority to a review of any decision made with respect to a PIAR or of any failure to take any action that the Authority is required to take in respect of such PIAR
A request for an Internal Review must be made within six weeks of the date when the individual is notified of the Authority’s decision made in respect of the PIAR.
Instead of applying to the Privacy Commissioner for a review of the Authority’s decision, an individual may apply for an Internal Review in writing. Please note that where this process is followed, this decision which is made by the BMA CEO, will be the final decision for the purposes of the timeframe (in accordance with PIPA) for which an individual may apply to the Privacy Commissioner for a review (i.e., such is considered the BMA’s final decision). An Internal Review request may be submitted through the PIPA portal on the Authority’s website. Once the request for Internal Review has been received, the Authority shall acknowledge the request and commence its review and respond. The Authority may contact the Applicant at any time during the Internal Review period where further information or clarity regarding the request is needed.
43 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12
Tel: (441) 278-0250
Email: PIPA@bma.bm