Artificial Intelligence law at Bonaire (Netherlands)
As of May 2025, Bonaire, as part of the Caribbean Netherlands (along with Sint Eustatius and Saba), does not have specific legislation or regulatory frameworks addressing artificial intelligence (AI) directly. The legislator of the BES Islands has not yet enacted laws or regulations specifically governing the development and use of AI systems. Consequently, general legal principles, such as product safety regulations and intellectual property laws, would apply when AI systems are used and result in issues. Additionally, the EU AI Act does not apply to the BES Islands, as they are not part of the European Union .(Wikipedia, Lex Mundi)
However, the Dutch government has introduced amendments to laws regulating the Caribbean Netherlands to digitize governmental processes. These amendments aim to increase the digitalization of services offered in the Netherlands and its territories, including introducing digital government facilities and tools like the DigiD login tool. While these amendments focus on digitalization, they do not specifically address AI regulation .(Fragomen)
In summary, Bonaire currently lacks specific AI legislation, and the application of AI-related laws is limited to general legal frameworks. The Dutch government's efforts to digitize governmental processes may indirectly impact AI-related developments in the region.
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