Seychelles - Data Protection Overview

July 2024 1. Governing Texts The key piece of legislation is the Data Protection Act, 2023 (the Act) which was enacted in 2023 to provide individuals with privacy rights regarding the processing of personal data. The Act has been in force since December 22, 2023. 1.1. Key acts, regulations, directives, bills As per Article 20(1)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, every person has a right not to be subjected without their consent or an order of the Supreme Court of Seychelles (the Supreme Court), to the interception of the correspondence or other means of communication of that person either written, oral, or through any medium. 1.2. Guidelines There are no guidelines pertai