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Data security and compliance, made simple

We help Caribbean organisations meet the Data Protection Act, secure their networks and train their teams.

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Standards covered8 / 8
Breach response72 hr
Experience15+ yrs
Organisations served100+
Your road to compliance
The compliance reality

Data protection is no longer optional

From Kingston to Bridgetown, regulators are moving from awareness to enforcement.

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The risk

Under the Jamaica Data Protection Act, fines can reach 4% of annual gross worldwide turnover. One breach can destroy a reputation built over years.

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The law

Every data controller, sole traders included, must register with the Office of the Information Commissioner and keep a record of how they process personal data.

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The deadline

The grace period is over and enforcement has begun. Being "in the process" is no longer a defence.

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Data sovereignty

Many Caribbean businesses keep data in the United States or Canada. We make sure your cloud providers meet the rules on international transfers.

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Your digital passport

International partners now ask for proof of data protection compliance before they do business with you.

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Affordable protection

Our virtual data protection officer and security leadership services are priced for Caribbean small and medium businesses.

Our services

Everything you need, one partner

From your first audit to a data protection officer on call.

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Data Protection Gap Analysis

We audit your practices against all 8 data protection standards.

You get: gap report, risk register and compliance roadmap.
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Commissioner Registration

We prepare your record of processing, complete the forms and submit them for you.

You get: completed registration and confirmation letter.
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Virtual Data Protection Officer

Monitoring, breach handling, impact assessment reviews and regulator communication.

You get: dedicated cover, monthly reports, representation.
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Security Infrastructure

Cybersecurity planning, network hardening, architecture review and cloud security.

You get: security strategy and incident response framework.
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Vulnerability Assessment

We find and fix the weak points in your systems before attackers do.

You get: findings report with a prioritised fix list.
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Incident Response Planning

Your breach response plan and 72 hour reporting drill, ready before you need them.

You get: response plan, notification templates, team training.
COMING SOON

GHS Cyber Academy

Practical courses in data protection, network security and IT, taught by people who do the work every day.

FOUNDATION

Data Protection Essentials

The Jamaica Data Protection Act in practice, for managers, officers and staff.

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Network Security

Firewalls, secure networks and monitoring, with hands on lab work.

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Team Training

Security awareness sessions built around your organisation.

We will only email you about the Academy.

How it works

Three steps to full compliance

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Free Gap Analysis

We look at how you handle data today and document your risk, at no cost.

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Your roadmap

A prioritised plan with timelines, costs and the policies you need.

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Implement and protect

We register you, put the policies in place, train your staff and stay with you.

Compliance framework

The 8 data protection standards

Acts differ slightly across the region, but these are the standards we align your business with.

1Fairness and lawfulness
2Purpose limitation
3Data minimisation
4Accuracy
5Storage limitation
6Rights of data subjects
7Security measures
8International transfers
Data lifecycle

We protect your data at every stage

Good data protection means managing information from the day you collect it to the day you delete it.

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Collection

Gather only what is necessary, with consent and transparency.

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Storage

Keep it safe with encryption and access controls.

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Use

Use it only for the purpose it was collected for.

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Sharing

Share only with trusted, compliant third parties.

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Archiving

Retain it according to legal and business requirements.

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Disposal

Delete it permanently when it is no longer needed.

Our method

The GHS Cyber Resilience Framework

Our five phase method, built for the way Caribbean businesses really work.

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Discover

List your systems and data, and find where the risks are.

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Assess

Test for weak points and map the threats you actually face.

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Design

Build a security plan that fits your business and budget.

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Deploy

Put it in place in stages, with as little disruption as possible.

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Defend

Monitor, improve and stay ready, month after month.

Who we serve

Trusted across key sectors

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Financial services

Banks and credit unions meeting strict regulatory and customer data rules.

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Healthcare

Hospitals and practices protecting sensitive patient records.

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Government

Ministries and agencies keeping citizen data secure.

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Small and medium business

Affordable, practical protection that fits a smaller budget.

Pricing

Choose your path to compliance

Flexible options for Caribbean businesses at every stage of growth.

Foundation

For micro and small businesses
From $75,000 JMD
  • Initial security assessment
  • Data protection compliance audit
  • Policy development
  • Commissioner registration support
  • Basic staff training
  • Email support
Get started

Growth

For small and medium businesses
From $180,000 JMD
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Security infrastructure setup
  • Virtual data protection officer
  • Cloud security
  • Incident response planning
  • Monthly compliance monitoring
  • 6 months support
  • Security awareness training
Get started

Enterprise

For medium and large organisations
Custom retainer
  • Everything in Growth
  • Round the clock security monitoring
  • Managed security service
  • Compliance across several countries
  • Annual penetration testing
  • Dedicated account manager
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Who we are

Empowering the Caribbean's digital resilience

GHS Data Security Limited is a Jamaican data protection and cybersecurity consultancy founded in 2025. We give small and medium businesses across the Caribbean practical, affordable protection built to local needs and international standards.

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Our mission

To safeguard our clients' most valuable digital assets with proactive, tailored data security solutions that build trust, ensure compliance and enable sustainable growth.

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Our vision

To be the leading data security consulting firm in the Caribbean, recognised for client success, innovative solutions and excellence in data protection and cyber resilience.

Integrity · the highest ethical standards Excellence · quality that exceeds expectations Innovation · modern technology, always evolving Client focus · built around your real needs Collaboration · secure ecosystems, together

Meet the team

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Kevin Hayles

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

30 years in IT, network management and education. Network Manager at Worthy Park Estate and IT instructor at the National Tools and Engineering Institute and Gomex Institute of Technology.

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Junior Gilpin

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Experienced ICT auditor and cybersecurity strategist with a strong background in threat intelligence, data protection, security regulation and incident response.

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Amani Samuels

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Security specialist in disaster recovery planning, data protection, security governance and secure cloud design, with cross functional leadership experience.

Free resources

Tools to get you started today

PDF checklistData Protection Act Checklist for Small Businesses
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PDF guideGuide to Commissioner Registration
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PDF flowchartData Breach Response Flowchart
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PDF reference2025 Commissioner Fee Schedule
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Word templateData Protection Impact Assessment Template
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Word templatePrivacy Notice Template
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Insights

From the blog

Compliance

What the Data Protection Act means for your small business

If you collect customer names, emails or phone numbers, you are a data controller. Here is what that means in practice.

Services

5 signs you need a part time data protection officer

Not every business needs a full time officer, but if you handle sensitive data the signs are clear.

Incident response

Data breach response: your first 72 hours

The clock starts when you discover the breach. We walk through the notification timeline step by step.

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Emailghsadmin@ghsdatasecurity.com
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LocationKingston, Jamaica. Serving clients across the Caribbean.
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Business hoursMonday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm