against them. Records kept by private sector institutions such as banks are left to the discretion of such bodies. They are subject to confidentiality laws which limit disclosure to third parties. 25. The process of compiling permanent data banks of computerized information is only beginning to get under way in the Turks and Caicos Islands. At the same time, concern has been expressed in the private sector that existing laws may be inadequate to cover the release of confidential information by a process as simple as transmission by telephone from a computer in the Islands to a computer overseas. It is therefore likely that plans will have to be made to introduce local legislation of a nature similar to the Data Protection Act of the United Kingdom. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 150 Article 18 26. There is nothing to add to what has previously been stated, save that the Education Ordinance 1989 expressly refers to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of religious persuasion in respect of entry into the public school system. Article 19 27. There is nothing to add to what has been previously stated. Since the present Constitution was introduced in March 1988, there have been no claims presented to the Supreme Court citing any breach of the fundamental rights concerned. Article 20 28. In addition to what has been said previously, it should be noted that facts giving rise to a breach of this article would probably give rise to a criminal offence of a broader nature, viz. using violent or abusive language tending to a breach of the peace (Summary Offences Ordinance, cap. 25, sect. 14 (b)), punishable by up to three months' imprisonment. Article 21 29. A question was asked during examination of the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories about the discretionary powers of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the protection of individual rights and freedoms in the Turks and Caicos Islands, specifically in relation to data protection, freedom of speech, and freedom from discrimination. It also touches on the need for local legislation to ensure the protection of personal data.

**Category**
Human rights, Education