The DIFC Court has confirmed that businesses in the DIFC can listen in and make use of telephone conversations made by their employees.

On Thursday 18 April, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that sexually explicit electronic communications are private except where the recipient of such sexually explicit content is a minor.

The Data Protection Regulations, 2015 ("DPR") were enacted on 4th October, 2015.

Appointing a private investigator is illegal in the UAE. Even if you bring them from outside the country, it is against Article No 378 of UAE Criminal Law.

Unsolicited telephone calls are very random and common in the UAE.

Cryptocurrency has received a considerable amount of discussion and attention in recent years. With the value of cryptocurrency soaring, especially in the last two to three years,

The DIFC Authority has recently announced the release of the new DIFC Data Protection Law, which will come into force on 1 July 2020.

The DIFC Authority has recently announced the release of the new DIFC Data Protection Law, which will come into force on 1 July 2020.

The webinar will highlight salient features of Personal Data Protection framework in the United Arab Emirates.

Bahrain's Ministry of Justice will temporarily assume the functions and powers prescribed to the Data Protection Authority (the "Authority") ...

COVID-19 has meant major upheaval for employers with enforced restrictions on movement and working patterns. As these restrictions start to be lifted, organisations in the Middle East are facing new challenges...

The Aadhaar Act was introduced in India in 2009 and acted as a means of identification. Each individual has a number which is 12 digits and unique to them.

Identity theft can be very simply defined as the crime of obtaining personal or financial information of another person with the intention of using their identity in order to commit fraud.

The UAE’s decision to ban social media platforms for minors under the age of 15 is a fundamental change in the approach towards child protection, digital safety and online accountability.

Concepts such as doctor-patient confidentiality have existed for decades now, and the same care arises on the topic of collected digital medical records and data.

We read plenty of things online specifically to our social media feeds that may appear to be authentic, frequently isnt.

Communication and self-expression are a more significant part of many people's lives now than ever before.

A recent reminder was issued by the UAE Federal Public Prosecution reminding citizens, residents and visitors in the United Arab Emirates on the country's strict privacy laws.

When the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights ("TRIPS Agreement") was drafted nearly a decade ago, pharmaceutical protection was guaranteed effective data protection and further schemes were introduced to safeguard the interests of the pharmaceutical companies in countries making use of the transition periods contained in the TRIPS Agreement.

In this fast-growing digital world, many people depend on and use virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect online privacy and safety.