Privacy Law at Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) currently lacks comprehensive national data protection or privacy legislation. While there are provisions in the FSM Code related to telecommunications, such as Title 21, Sections 349 and 350, these primarily address the confidentiality of customer information and communications within the telecommunications sector. These sections prohibit the collection, use, maintenance, or disclosure of customer information without consent and mandate appropriate security safeguards
Beyond these telecommunications-specific provisions, FSM does not have a national data protection authority, registration requirements, or mandates for data protection officers. There are also no specific laws governing the collection and processing of personal data outside the telecommunications context
Efforts to enhance data protection in FSM are ongoing. The FSM government has recognized the importance of aligning its policies with international standards and is working towards developing a more comprehensive legal framework for data protection. This includes considering frameworks similar to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to support comprehensive data protection and privacy standards
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