A public office under the aegis of the Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation.
In operation since February 2009 when the founding section of the Data Protection Act 2004 came into force.
The head of the office is the Data Protection Commissioner. The Commissioner enjoys a wide range of enforcement powers to assist her in ensuring that the principles of data protection are observed.
This office aims at protecting privacy rights of individuals.
An annual report is submitted to the National Assembly of Mauritius under section 55 of the Data Protection Act each year.
The office comprises of:
The Data Protection Commissioner
Data Protection Officer’s Unit
Cash Office Unit