Aruba NOPR

Landsverordening persoonsregistratie (National Ordinance Person Registration)

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Key Facts

Effective Date
January 1, 2011
Enacted
January 1, 2011
Enforcing Authority
Aruban DPA
Consent Model
Opt-in
Applies To
Organizations processing personal data in Aruba

Overview

Aruba is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own personal data protection ordinance, separate from the Netherlands' GDPR implementation. The framework establishes consent-based processing requirements for this Caribbean territory.

What This Means for Your Website

  • Consent-based processing is required for personal data of Aruban visitors
  • Aruba has its own separate data protection framework from the Netherlands
  • Registration requirements may apply for data processing
  • Standard data subject rights are provided

Key Requirements

The Aruban DPA enforces the National Ordinance Person Registration with administrative fines. The framework is separate from the Netherlands' GDPR implementation, with its own requirements for consent-based processing and data subject rights.

How ConsentStack Handles This

ConsentStack applies consent-based processing for Aruban visitors, meeting the territory's data protection requirements.

Penalties

Administrative fines.

Key Requirements

  • Consent-based processing
  • Data subject rights
  • Registration requirements

Notable Provisions

  • Autonomous from the Netherlands — own data protection ordinance
  • Separate from Dutch GDPR implementation
  • Caribbean territory within Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aruba covered by the Netherlands' GDPR?

No. Aruba has its own separate data protection ordinance as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Does Aruba have data protection laws?

Yes. The National Ordinance Person Registration establishes consent-based data protection with its own DPA.

Who enforces data protection in Aruba?

The Aruban DPA enforces the territory's own data protection ordinance.

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