The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda

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Under section 21 of PIPA, if you suffer financial loss or emotional distress as a result of an organisation’s failure to comply with PIPA, a court may grant you compensation from the organisation if you bring legal action.

 

People ask

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1. How much am I entitled to in compensation from an organisation that has failed to use my personal information lawfully and fairly?

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The court will determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to for each violation of PIPA.

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2. Do I need to contact PrivCom if I intend to pursue the matter in court?

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No, but you are welcome to inform PrivCom for our awareness. In the event PrivCom decides to refer a matter to the Department of Public Prosecutions if the organisation is found having committed an offence under section 47 of PIPA, the organisation may be held liable.