Privacy Notice
Established to preserve and protect Jamaica’s heritage—including the personal data entrusted to the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.
01. Governance & Authority
The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. The Natural History Museum of Jamaica (CHM) operates under the IOJ’s mandate to manage the nation’s biological and geological heritage. This notice outlines our shared responsibility toward your privacy under the Data Protection Act, 2020.
02. Institutional Commitment
We apply rigorous institutional protocols to ensure that all personal information—from visiting researchers to school tour groups—is processed lawfully, fairly, and securely within our historic East Street headquarters and digital archives.
03. Data Collection
| Category | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Museum Visitors | Ticketing, tour coordination, and gift shop transactions. |
| Scholars & Scientists | Research permits and access to our Zoological/Botanical collections. |
| Education Partners | Workshops, school outreach, and youth programs. |
04. Your Statutory Rights
Right of Inquiry
Request clarification on how the IOJ uses your data in accordance with Section 6 of the Act.
Right of Correction
Ensure your details in our institutional records are accurate and up-to-date.
05. Contact Us
10-16 East Street, Kingston, Jamaica
Roshawna Byndloss
dpo@instituteofjamaica.org.jm