Cayman Islands: Privacy

As artificial intelligence transitions from emerging technology to essential operational infrastructure, Cayman Islands entities face mounting pressure to articulate AI-related risks with precision and substance. With AI disclosure among major companies surging from 12% to 83% in just two years, and over a third of new Cayman funds now addressing AI in their documentation, the question is no longer whether to disclose, but how to do so in a manner that satisfies regulators, boards, and sophisticated investo

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has issued a landmark ruling addressing the tension between freedom of information rights and the protection of commercially sensitive third-party property.

The Cayman Islands introduced significant regulatory changes in Q1 2026, including increased annual fees for regulated entities, extended deadlines for Common Reporting Standard compliance, and a new statutory framework for tokenised fund structures.

The use of arbitration to resolve trust disputes is gaining momentum in offshore jurisdictions and the Cayman Islands is poised to emerge as a progressive forum for trust arbitration.

Legislation in the Cayman Islands concerning beneficial ownership information continues to develop at a steady pace and the latest developments are particularly noteworthy.

The Cayman Islands Data Protection Act (the DP Act) governs how a data controller may process, use and retain personal data. Anyone who falls within the definition of a "data controller"...