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Legal and Regulatory Review Report in advance of Harmonised Data Protection and Privacy Legislation in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union

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Submit feedback on Report by 15 November 2025

2 October 2025

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has published the Legal and Regulatory Review Report prepared under the consultancy for drafting harmonised data protection and privacy legislation in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). This work forms part of ongoing regional efforts to establish a coherent and effective legal framework to safeguard personal data, promote trust in the digital economy and ensure alignment with international best practices.

The report presents a detailed gap analysis of the existing legislative framework relative to data protection and privacy, identifies barriers to the trusted free flow of personal data, and provides recommendations for harmonising data protection measures to foster a robust and competitive digital economy.

Key areas covered in the report include:

• A review of international best practices and their applicability to the ECCU context;
• An assessment of national and regional legislative frameworks and sector-specific regulations affecting data protection;
• The identification of gaps and inconsistencies that may hinder regional harmonisation;
• Consideration of institutional arrangements for enforcement, including potential models for national and regional cooperation;

The ECCB recognises that harmonised data protection legislation is vital for building public confidence, enabling cross-border digital services and safeguarding the rights of individuals while fostering innovation.

Stakeholders including policymakers, regulators, businesses, civil society and the general public, are invited to review the report and share their feedback. Your input will help ensure that the proposed legislative framework reflects the needs and realities of the ECCU.