CCTV cameras alleged to be installed on complainant's property monitoring his movements and those of his family, Alleged recording of personal conversations, Cameras capturing images outside respondents' property boundaries
Provisions cited
section 6 of the Data Protection Act 2017
Outcome
the enquiry is closed to the satisfaction of all parties under section 6 of the Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA)
The complainant alleged that neighbours had installed cameras directly on his property, monitoring his family's movements and recording personal conversations. The Police instructed the respondents to reposition their cameras within their own boundaries and a follow-up visit confirmed compliance.
Orders and outcome
The Data Protection Commissioner closed the enquiry to the satisfaction of all parties under the enquiry provisions of the Data Protection Act 2017.
CCTV · NEIGHBOUR DISPUTE · CAMERA REPOSITIONING
Cite this decision
DPO (Mauritius), Anonymised respondents (neighbours), Decision No 150, determination of 10 September 2024. African Data Protection Enforcement Tracker, Law Lab Africa Research, https://research.lawlab.africa/tracker/mauritius/dpo/2024/decision-150-cctv-neighbour-dispute/ (accessed 23 October 2026).
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