United Arab Emirates: Adopted Data Office Law (Decree 44/2021)
Description
Adopted Data Office Law (Decree 44/2021)
Through Federal Decree-Law No. 44, the United Arab Emirates adopted the Data Office Law. The Law establishes the Data Office as the enforcer of the Personal Data Protection Law. Therefore, the Office has the power to issue penalties in case of violations of the Law. Moreover, the Office is mandated to propose data protection policies, define the territories where cross-border exchange of data can be pursued and adopt data protection standards and guidelines to support the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law. Finally, the Office shall adopt the set of executive regulations that will fully implement the Personal Data Protection Law.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Governmental organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
Location-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): data processing
Regulatory tool
Creation of enforcement authority
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Creation of enforcement authority
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1