[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.