Research rules
Data protection law in Seychelles: registration and research permits
What a survey team needs to know about personal data and survey authorization in Seychelles.
Summary for planning; confirm requirements with the regulator before fieldwork.
Status
operational regulator
Data protection law
Data Protection Act 2003, amended by the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2023 (2003)
Regulator
Registration
notification/registration regime under the Act
Survey permits
National statistics office
Note
2023 amendment modernized the 2003 act.
Seychelles research rules: common questions
Is there a data protection law in Seychelles?
Data Protection Act 2003, amended by the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2023 (2003).
Who regulates personal data in Seychelles?
Information Commissioner's Office.
Do I need to register to collect personal data in Seychelles?
Notification/registration regime under the Act.
Do I need a permit to run a survey in Seychelles?
NBS authorization required under the Statistics Act 2000.
Sources: the regulator and statistics office pages linked above, retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.