It is reported that it typically takes about 4 years for the Intellectual Property Service in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to process a patent registration application.

Some complaints have been reported that the laws on intellectual property rights in Haiti are outdated, as they rely on a century-old industrial law (Law of 14 December 1922) rather than a specific law governing industrial property. Moreover, it is reported that Haiti has weak enforcement mechanisms, ineffective courts, and judges with limited knowledge of commercial law, which compromise the effectiveness of legal protections.

Haiti is not a signatory of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

It is reported that Guyana does not implement any de minimis threshold, which is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties.

The Communications and Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 12 of 2023 and the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 (CAA) provide a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that also applies to online transactions. The Communications and Electronic Transactions Act 2023 establishes Guyana's regulatory framework for secure electronic transactions, including the payment, transfer and receipt of money, with the objective of encouraging the development of the necessary legal and business infrastructure for safe electronic commerce. Within this framework, Sec. 44, entitled Consumer Protection, requires e-commerce providers to (i) provide sufficient information for legal processes, (ii) provide consumers with adequate information to make informed decisions and maintain complete records, (iii) provide data necessary for record-keeping such as receipts, and (iv) authorises the Minister to promulgate regulations relating to the sale of e-commerce goods or services through electronic transactions. Similarly, the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 (CAA) serves as a legislative tool to protect consumers' interests in their dealings with producers and suppliers.

Guyana has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Guyana enacted the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 12 of 2023, drawing upon the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Guyana has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Guyana-type approval is a mandatory certification process for electronic and telecommunications equipment, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers, modems, microwave ovens, and digital cameras. The process ensures they meet the country’s technical and safety standards. It is reported that Guyana has implemented a Conformity Assessment Scheme that facilitates the entry of equipment into the local market. The approval requirements in Guyana include technical specifications, safety standards, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements, and foreign companies can self-certify compliance through a Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). The Telecommunications Agency of Guyana is the authority responsible for approving telecommunications equipment.

Guyana has not appended the World Trade Organization (WTO) Telecom Reference Paper to its schedule of commitments.

It is reported that the Telecommunications Agency, the executive authority responsible for the supervision and administration of services in the telecommunications sector, is independent of the government in its decision-making.

According to Art. 18 of the Credit Reporting Act 2010, credit reporting agencies may only store and retain the data collected in another country, provided they have the Bank of Guyana's approval.
Moreover, pursuant to Section 2 of the Credit Reporting (Cross Border Transfer and Storage of Credit Information) Regulations, a credit bureau may not transfer or store any information collected under the Act outside Guyana without the prior approval of the Bank.

Guyana has not joined any agreement with binding commitments to open transfers of data across borders.

Guyana does not have a data protection law in place; however, there is a Data Protection Bill from 2023 that is pending approval.
There are certain regulations in the financial sector related to data protection, namely:
- The Financial Institutions Act of 1995;
- The Anti-Money Laundering;
- The Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act No. 13 of 2009;
- The Credit Reporting Act of 2010.

According to Art. 8 of the Security Industry Act, registered security holders shall preserve accounting records for six years.