WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Council of Ministers received a presentation on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, outlining possible legislative approaches to implementing the Council of Europe's Convention 108+, an international treaty aimed at strengthening the protection of personal data and citizens' privacy.
The presentation focused on potential scenarios for implementing legislation that would allow Curaçao to comply with the requirements of the convention.
Convention 108+ establishes an international framework for protecting individuals in relation to the processing of personal information. Its purpose is to safeguard privacy and promote responsible handling of personal data by public institutions and private organizations.
The proposed legislative framework would help Curaçao align its data protection rules with international standards and strengthen legal safeguards concerning the collection, processing, and use of personal information.
The presentation was delivered by an interministerial working group consisting of civil servants from the Ministry of Governance, Planning and Public Service (BPD), the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of General Affairs.
The involvement of these ministries reflects the importance of coordinating legal, administrative, and governmental responsibilities when developing legislation concerning privacy and personal data protection.
The presentation marks a preparatory step in determining how Curaçao could meet its obligations under the international framework.
The government has not yet announced which legislative scenario it prefers or when a proposed law could be submitted to the Curaçao Parliament.
Further discussions will be necessary before a final legislative approach is determined.