The 6th Indian Ocean Notaries Conference (CNOI) was held from 1st September 2026 to 3rd September 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel in Balaclava. Held under the theme The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) participated in a panel discussion organised by the Data Protection Office (DPO) in the context of the launch of the Guide on Data Protection in the Mauritian Financial Sector.
Mr. Kiran BHOYROO, Assistant Director of the FIU, was among the speakers in a panel discussion entitled “The Convergence Between Financial Regulation and Data Protection Standards”, alongside Mr. Sachin MOTI, Section Head, Information System, Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), and Mr. Trishul NAGA, Senior Legal Adviser, Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The discussion was moderated by Mrs. Prabha CHINIEN, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Commission (FSC).
The discussions focused on the importance of integrating data protection principles into financial regulation and governance, while ensuring the effective discharge of statutory responsibilities by regulatory, supervisory and law enforcement authorities. Key areas addressed included the lawful collection, processing and exchange of personal and financial information, confidentiality safeguards, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and the importance of inter-agency cooperation.
During the session, Mr. BHOYROO highlighted the FIU’s role in receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence, emphasising the importance of maintaining confidentiality, ensuring secure information-sharing mechanisms and upholding data protection principles in the discharge of its statutory mandate.
The FIU’s participation reflects its continued commitment to promoting responsible information sharing, strengthening institutional cooperation and contributing to a secure, accountable and trusted financial regulatory environment in Mauritius.