The Data Protection Regulations, 2015
("DPR") were enacted on 4th
October, 2015. They govern the processing of any personal or
sensitive personal data by organisations registered in the Abu
Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM"). All
organisations registered in ADGM should demonstrate compliance with
the DPR or face high penalties such for any non-compliance.
Please click on this link to access our detailed compliance
checklist and guide to (i) requirements under the DPR; (ii) steps
to be taken for compliance with the DPR; and (iii) the relevant
business teams that are required to assist with such
compliance.
Authors:
This post has been written by Ms. Ila Tyagi (Associate at
Ikigai Law), with inputs from Ms. Ishita Shome (Principal Associate
at Ikigai Law) and Mr. Anirudh Rastogi (Managing Partner and
Founder at Ikigai Law).