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United Arab Emirates: Amendments to DIFC Personal Data Protection Regulations 2020

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Sep 2023 in force
17 May 2023 processing consultation
18 Apr 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Arab Emirates
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
ML and AI development
DLT development
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Sep 2023
in force

Implemented amendments to DIFC Data Protection Regulations

On 1 September 2023, the amendments to the Data Protection Regulations 2020 issued by the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) entered into force. Notably, the Regulations introduce general requirements concerning personal data processed throug…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
17 May 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on amendments to Personal Data Protection Regulations 2020

On 17 May 2023, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) closed its consultation on the proposal to amend the Personal Data Protection Regulations 2020. In particular, the proposal establishes additional areas of regulation to support the imp…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
18 Apr 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on amendments to Personal Data Protection Regulations 2020

On 18 April 2023, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) opened a public consultation on its proposal to amend the Personal Data Protection Regulations 2020 until 17 May 2023. In particular, the proposal establishes additional areas of regu…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government