Abu Dhabi's financial free zone regulator has passed a
number of amendments to its regime, including recognition of DIFC
for data exports and an increase in the maximum fine. This article
examines the various changes that companies operating in, or
dealing with, ADGM will need to consider in order to remain
compliant.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the
international financial centre established in the UAE capital, has
announced a number of amendments to the ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2015 (the
Regulations) effective from 1 February 2018.
The Data Protection (Amendment) Regulations 2018
contain updates that will bring some of the definitions closer to
international standards, provide clarity around the timing of
certain obligations and expand the number of jurisdictions approved
for the transfer of personal data. A higher maximum fine and
other changes will enhance the enforcement powers of the
newly-formed Office of Data Protection (ODP),
which was
