Chairman of the Small Business Association (SBA) Neil Corbin is calling for cyber security legislation to protect consumers and businesses, as Barbados continues its push for greater use of digital transactions.He said while the Data Protection Act which was passed in 2019 and proclaimed in early 2021 was welcomed, lawmakers must go further.“An enabling business environment is required to flourish beyond the Data Protection Act,” Corbin told the opening of the SBA’s State of the Industry conference earlier this week.“Where are we on issues of cyber security and cyber crime? At present, there is no requirement for businesses to report cyber attacks. Legislative improvements are needed to protect both consumers and businesses operating in the digital space.”
