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The Jersey and Guernsey data protection regulators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, setting out how the two offices will work collaboratively in a number of key areas.
The MoU sets aims to strengthen the cooperation requirements that are contained within the data protection legislation.
Dr. Jay Fedorak, Jersey’s Information Commissioner, commented: "While data protection authorities across the globe are working more closely together than ever before, there are few jurisdictions that have as much in common as Jersey and Guernsey.
"The people and businesses of the Channel Islands have a right to expect the same high standards of data protection and this includes regulators who take a coordinated approach to achieving those standards."
Emma Martins, the Data Protection Commissioner for Guernsey, also welcomed the move.
"Data processing has now become borderless, so it is more important than ever for regulators to work together," she explained. "We recognise that many organisations have a pan-island presence and want to ensure as much consistency and clarity as possible when we are providing information and guidance as well as when we are investigating alleged breaches."
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