The UAE's Personal Data Protection Law creates new obligations for businesses. Here's what you need to know about compliance.
The UAE's Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021) establishes comprehensive data protection requirements for businesses operating in the country. Non-compliance can result in significant fines and reputational damage.
Key requirements include obtaining explicit consent for data collection, implementing data minimization principles, appointing a data protection officer for certain organizations, and ensuring cross-border data transfers comply with adequacy requirements.
Technical compliance requires implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit, access control mechanisms, audit logging, data retention policies, and breach notification procedures. Organizations must be able to demonstrate compliance through documentation and regular assessments.
Bayden's cybersecurity and compliance team helps businesses audit their current data practices, implement technical controls, and build ongoing compliance programs that satisfy PDPL requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
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