The Kingdom of Bahrain has become the second country in the GCC
to issue a national data protection law. Organisations operating in
Bahrain or processing the personal data of consumers from Bahrain
should be aware of the new obligations and sanctions in the
legislation that will become effective in 2019. Here are the five
questions you should be asking to understand how the new law will
impact you.
Bahrain's Personal Data Protection Law No. 30 of 2018 (the
Law) has been published in the Official Gazette on 19 July
2018.
The Law aims to be consistent with international practices in
the protection of personal data and to enhance the attractiveness
of Bahrain to foreign investors by providing a clear framework for
processing personal data. It is anticipated to be supplemented by
resolutions that are due to be issued by 1 February 2019.
