Frequently asked questions for registrations and charges

This guidance note contains the Commissioner’s guidance on registration under the DPAJL. Registration is a statutory requirement and every controller and processor must register with the Authority.

You have the right to find out if an organisation is using or storing your personal information.

The Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 (DPJL) is based around six principles of ‘good information handling’ (the Principles. This is part of a series of guidance to help individuals and organisations to understand the principles of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law, as well as to promote good practice.

As the Coronavirus continues to spread globally, more Island organisations are asking employees to work from home. We have produced guidance for organisations and employees to advise on the Dos and Don’ts of working from home.

The DPJL provides an explicit condition for the processing of personal data where it is necessary for reasons of public interest in the area of public health.

Good information handling makes good business sense. You'll enhance your business's reputation, increase customer and employee confidence, and by making sure personal information is accurate, relevant and safe, save both time and money.

The Data Protection (Jersey) Law (DPJL) places direct personal information processing obligations on business and organisations. The DPJL applies to both the public, private, charity and not-for-profit sectors.