Welcome to the Isle of Man Data Protection Supervisor's Website
The Data Protection Act 2002 is designed to balance the legitimate needs of businesses and organisations to process personal information with an individual’s right to privacy.
The Data Protection Supervisor is responsible for the administration of the Data Protection Act 2002 (‘the Act’) in the Isle of Man. The Office of the Data Protection Supervisor, while it is funded by the Treasury, is independent of Government.
The Data Protection Supervisor is also responsible for enforcement in connection with the Unsolicited Communications Regulations 2005.
The"Quick Links" at the bottom of this page provide you with access to the legislation, information about your rights as an individual, your obligations as a business or organisation and guidance issued by the Office of the Data Protection Supervisor. You can also find links to other data protection authorities, external bodies and other relevant websites.
| NEWS AND CURRENT ISSUES | |
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 | New EU standard contractual clauses New EU standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to data processors established in third countries come into effect from 15 May 2010Click for Press Release and the new standard contractual clauses |
 | How susceptible are you to ID Theft? The Norwegian Data Inspectorate has devised a self-assessment test to help you assess how vulnerable you are to ID-theft. Using examples from 11 areas of everyday life, the test will generate a score based on your answers, giving an indication of how susceptible you are to ID-theft. To take the test click here |
 | "The Madrid Resolution" The 31st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners held in Madrid in November 2009 adopted "The Madrid Resolution". This Resolution defines a set of principles and rights guaranteeing the effective and internationally uniform protection of privacy with regard to the processing of personal data.Please click here for the Press Release and here for the Madrid Resolution |
 | Privacy Notices Code of Practice The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has issued a code of practice for privacy notices. CLICK HERE to view the new code of practice. |
 | Records Management Workshop If you wish to register your interest in a future Workshop please click HERE and complete and return the form |
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The aim of this site is to provide user-friendly access to relevant information and advice. We welcome any comments you would like to make to ensure that we are achieving our aim. Click here to provide feedback
| 'Privacy is not rocket science. It really is a simple notion about respect, choice and common sense.' |
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| Karen Curtis, Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner, 2006 |
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