Data Protection Laws of the World Handbook: Second Edition - Mauritius

LAW

Data Protection Act 2004 (the "MU DPA") was enacted for the protection of the privacy rights of individuals in response to the developments in the techniques used to capture, transmit, manipulate, record or store data relating to individuals. The MU DPA came into operation in February 2009. Data Protection Regulations were issued in 2009 by the Data Protection Office. It also is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and bringing enforcement actions.

DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA

"Personal data" means –

1. data which relate to an individual who can be identified from those data; or
2. data or other information, including an opinion forming part of a database, whether or not recorded in a material form, about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be ascertained from the data, information or opinion.