This Act protects the privacy of the individual and of personal data by regulating the collection and processing of personal information; provides for the rights of the persons whose data is collected and the obligations of data collectors, data processors and data controllers; regulates the use or disclosure of personal information; and provides for related matters.
This Act harmonizes and consolidates the law on registration of persons; provides for registration of individuals; establishes a national identification register; establishes a national registration and identification authority; provides for the issue of national identification cards and aliens identification cards and for related matters.
DNA Identification Act
This Act establishes the legal framework for the collection, analysis, and use of DNA samples for criminal investigations, paternity testing, and identification purposes and establishes the DNA Population Statistical Database, as well as the Unidentified and Missing Persons Database.
Data Protection Act
This Act establishes the framework for regulation of data protection and establishes the Data Protection Office and its mandate, etc.
This Act establishes a legal framework for the regulation, development, and promotion of the information and communication technology sector, including provisions for electronic transactions, data protection and cybersecurity.
National Identity Card Act
This Act establishes the legal framework for the production, use, and regulation of national identity cards for citizens of Mauritius.
Aliens Registration Act
This Act establishes the general framework for the registration of aliens (non-citizens or non-residents) in Mauritius.