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ARTICLE · 23 MARCH 2022

Learn More About The New Personal Data Protection Law In The UAE?

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The United Arab Emirates has issued for the first time a federal law for the protection of personal data, namely the 'Federal Decree-Law no. 45/2021 on the Protection of personal data'.

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The United Arab Emirates has issued for the first time a federal law for the protection of personal data, namely the 'Federal Decree-Law no. 45/2021 on the Protection of personal data' ('Personal data protection law'). The provisions of the personal data protection law apply to the Processing of personal data in the UAE, whether done automatically through electronic systems or via other means. Apart from the newly introduced Law, there exists separate data protection laws applicable for the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and for the Dubai Health care city respectively.

Applicability:

The personal data protection law is wide-reaching in its applicability and takes into account data processing activities either carried out inside the UAE or carried out outside the UAE when it applies to any natural person residing or carrying out a business activity in the UAE.

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