LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The Policy Framework for ISPs (2001)

This document sets out the policy framework for the provision of Internet Services in Mauritius , in line with the Government's plan to liberalise the ICT sector and accelerate the transformation of Mauritius into a knowledge-based economy.
The Government has set the following two objectives for Internet Service Providers:
i. Make internet accessible to all for the socio-economic development of the country; and
ii. Promote collaboration within the telecommunication and ISP community for the benefit of Internet users and for optimal use of resources.

Several policies have been formulated to realise these objectives, namely:
  • Supporting accessibility of Internet to all;
  • Supporting collaboration within the ISP community;
  • Address and routing management policy;
  • Routing table management policy;
  • Connectivity management policy;
  • Network infrastructure policy.

The document also lists a series of terms and conditions for ISPs:

The Policy Framework for ISPs (Feb 2001)

Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2003

ICT Act 2001

Electronic Transaction ACT 2000
Copyright Act 1997
Policy Framework for ISPs
Fair Trading Act 1980




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