Duties of the Registrar

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The Registrar shall —

establish and develop the register by the collection and collation of identification information regarding registrable persons;

ensure that the accuracy and processing of data contained in the register are in compliance with all applicable legislation;

decide on the grant, withholding or revocation of access to data in the register in accordance with this Act and any other enactment;

exercise supervision over compliance with the requirements provided for in this Act, including the accuracy of the register and the processing of data;

keep under review the arrangements made by entities for the access to and use of information;

resolve inconsistencies in data between cooperating public authorities with regard to the accuracy of the register;

adjudicate challenges related to the accuracy of the register and the processing of data in the register or refer such challenges to the appropriate public authority;

give instructions of an advisory nature with respect to the application of this Act;

establish and maintain an improved and modernized system of registration of registrable persons and keep public records through appropriate means;

develop systems, procedures and protocols to facilitate appropriate access to data while also ensuring the protection, security and confidentiality of information in the register;

develop policies, procedures and protocols for the use and sharing of information contained in the register;

provide information or advice, or make proposals, to the Cabinet on matters relating to the duties of the Registrar and for the better administration of the Act;

develop public education programmes, and monitor and promote compliance with this Act; and

perform such other duties as may be assigned under this Act and any other enactment.

In performing the duties specified in subsection (1), the Registrar may —

institute measures for the promotion of compliance with this Act;

contract the services of one or more providers of goods or services to establish and maintain the register and to perform any other duties in keeping with the establishment and maintenance of the register and the Cayman Islands Identification Card System;

establish, develop, implement and monitor procedures, plans and programmes relating to the administration of the register and the Cayman Islands Identification Card System;

work with the relevant entities and personnel to maintain the preservation, protection and security of all information or data collected, obtained, maintained or stored in the register; and

perform any act or enter into any arrangement which is necessary to ensure the proper performance of the Registrar's duties.

Where the Registrar reviews any arrangements under subsection (2)(e), such review shall include, in particular, a review of the extent to which the arrangements make appropriate provision for —

securing the confidentiality and integrity of information recorded on the register; and

dealing with complaints made by persons about the use of information recorded on the register.

In the exercise of the Registrar's duties, the Registrar shall cooperate with other public authorities in the implementation of this Act.

Cross References

Section of Identification Register Act
Cayman Islands Identification Card System

Identification Register Act

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