[22nd December 2023] REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES (3) Data Protection Act SUPPLEMENT TO OFFICIAL GAZETTE 636 ACT (f) promote public awareness, including to minors and the youth, on the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to processing personal data, and in general to familiarise the general public with the provisions of this Act; (g) provide information to data subjects on the exercise of their rights and remedies under this Act; (h) advise other public institutions on measures and tools to protect personal data; (i) issue, on the Commission's own initiative or on request, opinions to the National Assembly or the Government, on any issue related to the protection of personal data; (j) undertake research and monitor relevant developments that can impact the protection of personal data, in particular the development of information and communication technologies and commercial practices; (k) examine any proposal for automated decision making or data linkage that may involve an interference with, or may otherwise have an adverse effect on the privacy of individuals, and ensure that any adverse effect of the proposal on the privacy of individuals is minimised; (l) cooperate with supervisory authorities of other countries, to the extent necessary for the performance of its duties under this Act, in particular by exchanging relevant information in accordance with the laws and regulations of Seychelles; The Commission shall in consultation with the relevant public and private sector stakeholders issue guidelines to further facilitate the implementation of this Act. Investigations and audits 7.(1) The Commission has the powers of investigation and audit for complaints received from a person in relation to offences under this Act.

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