Entry #1159: LGBT discrimination in Trinidad and Tobago

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RegionTrinidad and Tobago
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateFeb 27, 2004
End Date(none)
DescriptionThere is limited protection based on sexual orientation under the Mediation Act 2004, and as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.
Sourceshttps://www.commonlii.org/tt/legis/num_act/ma2004102.pdf

https://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf

http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf

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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding start date.

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Start Date2004Feb 27, 2004

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Start Date20112004
DescriptionThere is limited protection based on sexual orientation as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.There is limited protection based on sexual orientation under the Mediation Act 2004, and as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.
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There is limited protection based on sexual orientation as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011. Mediation Act 2004, and as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.
Sourceshttps://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf

http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf		https://www.commonlii.org/tt/legis/num_act/ma2004102.pdf

https://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf

http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf
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https://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf https://www.commonlii.org/tt/legis/num_act/ma2004102.pdf https://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start DateJan 31, 20012011
DescriptionThe act explicitly states that it "does not include sexual preference or orientation" as a status which may be the basis of discrimination.There is limited protection based on sexual orientation as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.
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The act explicitly states that it \"does not include sexual preference or orientation\" as a status which may be the basis of discrimination. There is limited protection based on sexual orientation as “sensitive personal information” under the Data Protection Act, 2011.
Sourceshttp://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdfhttps://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf

http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf
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http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf https://ttcsirt.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Data_Protection_Act_2011.pdf http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf

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StatusNo protections
Start DateJan 31, 2001
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe act explicitly states that it "does not include sexual preference or orientation" as a status which may be the basis of discrimination.
Sourceshttp://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.03.pdf
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  • Status is not correct "https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Trinidad_and_Tobago"
  • Status is not correct "Protections are offered for sexual orientation in extradition proceedings and privacy of data: http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/12.04.pdf http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/Laws2/Alphabetical_List/lawspdfs/22.04.pdf"