The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal data obtained through our farmer registration systems, websites, and mobile applications.
1. Information We Collect
RADA may collect personal and agricultural-related information, including but not limited to:
Farmer Registration Information
Full name
National identification details (where applicable)
Contact information (address, phone number, email)
Farm location and size
Crop and livestock details
Production data and agricultural practices
Bank or payment-related details (where applicable for approved programmes)
Mobile Application Information
User profile information
Login credentials (securely encrypted)
Device information (device type, operating system version)
Application usage data (for performance and improvement purposes)
Location data (only where required for service delivery and with user consent)
2. Purpose of Data Collection
Personal information is collected and used strictly for lawful and legitimate purposes, including:
Farmer identification and registration
Delivery of agricultural extension services
Monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programmes
Access to benefits, incentives, and government-supported initiatives
Communication and notifications
Statistical analysis and reporting (non-identifiable where possible)
Improving RADA services, systems, and mobile applications
3. Legal Basis for Processing
RADA processes personal data in accordance with:
The Data Protection Act of Jamaica
Other applicable laws, regulations, and government policies
Processing is based on:
Legal obligation
Public interest
Consent (where required)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
RADA does not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only:
With authorized government ministries, departments, and agencies
With service providers acting on RADA’s behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
Where required by law, regulation, or court order
All third parties are required to protect data in accordance with applicable data protection standards.
5. Data Security
RADA implements appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect personal data against:
Unauthorized access
Loss or destruction
Alteration or misuse
These measures include secure servers, access controls, encryption, and regular system monitoring.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
Meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements
When no longer required, data is securely disposed of or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Individuals have the right to:
Request access to their personal information
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
Lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority
Requests should be made in writing to RADA using the contact information below.
8. Mobile Application Permissions
The RADA mobile application may request permissions such as:
Camera (for document or field image uploads)
Location (for service delivery and verification purposes)
Permissions are used only for their stated purpose and can be managed through the device’s settings.
9. Changes to This Privacy Statement
RADA reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be published on our official platforms and, where appropriate, communicated through the mobile application.
10. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Statement or the handling of personal information, please contact:
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