Cyber Crime In The UAE

This article provides an overview of data privacy in the UAE, explores the risks that companies face in relation to data loss by reference to case studies from the region and provides practical suggestions as to how businesses might seek to mitigate their exposure to risks of cyber crime.

In an era where we have increasingly put more of our lives and businesses online, individuals and businesses face new challenges protecting their information and reputation in the form of cyber crime. For individuals there is the threat of viruses, identity theft and cyber stalking.  For businesses, there is the fear their systems can come under attack, either externally or by negligent and malicious acts of their employees or third parties, putting vital data and reputations at risk.