Computer Misuse Act (Barbados, Cap. 124B)

Summary

The Act protects computer systems and the information they contain against unauthorised access and against abuse by persons authorised to have access. It punishes illegal access, interference with data and computer systems, illegal interception, illegal devices, access with intent to commit further offences, unauthorised disclosure of access codes, offences involving restricted computer systems, child pornography and malicious communications. It also sets investigative powers: search and seizure of data, duties to assist the police, production and disclosure orders, preservation of data for criminal proceedings and compensation for victims. It applies to acts done in Barbados, on ships or aircraft registered in Barbados, or abroad by Barbadian nationals where the conduct is also an offence where it was committed.

Information

Jurisdiction

Barbados

Issuing body

Parliament of Barbados

Type

Law

Available languages

English

Topics

• Cybercrime and criminal law

Notes

The link leads to the consolidated text (L.R.O. 2007) published in the Parliament of Barbados laws collection. The Act has been in force since 18 July 2005 by proclamation (S.I. 2005 No. 86). No national cybersecurity strategy or framework cybersecurity law of Barbados has been identified. The Cybercrime Bill, 2024, which would repeal this Act, was committed by the Senate to a joint select committee on 14 February 2024; its final passage has not been found.

Parliament of Barbados. (2005). Computer Misuse Act (Cap. 124B) (Act 2005-4 (Cap. 124B)). https://www.barbadosparliament-laws.com/uploads/Barbados-cs/Computer_Misuse.pdf

Parliament of Barbados. "Computer Misuse Act (Cap. 124B)." 2005. https://www.barbadosparliament-laws.com/uploads/Barbados-cs/Computer_Misuse.pdf.

@misc{bb_computer_misuse_act_2005,
  author       = {{Parliament of Barbados}},
  title        = {{Computer Misuse Act (Cap. 124B)}},
  year         = {2005},
  note         = {Act 2005-4 (Cap. 124B)},
  url          = {https://www.barbadosparliament-laws.com/uploads/Barbados-cs/Computer_Misuse.pdf},
  urldate      = {2026-11-02}
}