[22nd December 2023]
REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
Data Protection Act
SUPPLEMENT TO OFFICIAL GAZETTE
667
ACT
that any natural person who has authorised access to personal data under
their control shall ensure that such data is processed in a diligent manner for
the purposes specified by the data controller.
Notification of a personal data breach to the Commission
43.(1) In the case of a personal data breach, the data controller shall not
later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, notify the Commission
of the personal data breach, and where the notification to the Commission is
not made within 72 hours, the notification shall be accompanied by reasons
for the delay.
(2) A data breach notification shall include —
(a)
a description of the nature of the personal data breach,
including where possible the categories and approximate
number of data subjects concerned and the categories and
approximate number of personal data records concerned;
(b)
the name and contact details of the data protection officer
or other contact point from whom more information may be
obtained;
(c)
a description of the likely consequences of the personal
data breach; and
(d)
a description of the measures taken or proposed to be taken
by the data controller to address the personal data breach,
including where appropriate measures to mitigate its
possible adverse effects.
(3) The data controller shall record the information on a personal
data breach in a manner that enables the investigation process to be initiated,
including the facts relating to the breach, its effects, and the remedial action
taken.
(4) The data controller and data processor shall collaborate with the
Commission and other relevant authorities to investigate any data breach.
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