Research rules
Data protection law in Mauritius: registration and research permits
What a survey team needs to know about personal data and survey authorization in Mauritius.
Summary for planning; confirm requirements with the regulator before fieldwork.
Status
operational regulator
Data protection law
Data Protection Act 2017 (2017)
Regulator
Registration
registration of data controllers required
National statistics office
Note
Data Protection Act 2017 replaced the 2009 act; Data Protection Office fully operational.
Mauritius research rules: common questions
Is there a data protection law in Mauritius?
Data Protection Act 2017 (2017).
Who regulates personal data in Mauritius?
Data Protection Office.
Do I need to register to collect personal data in Mauritius?
Registration of data controllers required.
Do I need a permit to run a survey in Mauritius?
Statistics Mauritius authorization required under the Statistics Act 2000.
Sources: the regulator and statistics office pages linked above, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.