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The Journey of UAE PDPL: Key Insights & Compliance Guide

Discover the key aspects of UAEu2019s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) u2013 scope, individual rights, business obligations, data breach reporting, and penalties. Stay compliant with UAEu2019s data privacy regulations.

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The Journey of UAE PDPL: Key Insights & Compliance Guide

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  1. The The Journey of UAE PDPL Journey of UAE PDPL ? Established: Federal Decree-Law No. 44 (2021) ✅ Enacted: January 2, 2022 ? Goal: Strengthen data privacy amid UAE’s digital growth Scope & Applicability Applies to: UAE & foreign entities processing UAE personal data Exemptions: Government entities, personal use, certain free zones Key Rights (Articles 13-18) ✔ Access & Portability – View & transfer data ✔ Correction & Erasure – Fix or delete data ✔ Objection & Restriction – Limit or refuse data use ✔ Consent Withdrawal – Revoke anytime Obligations for Businesses ? Security Measures – Encryption & risk assessments ? DPO Required – For sensitive/large- scale data ? Cross-Border Transfers – Allowed with safeguards Enforcement & Penalties ⚠ Breach Reporting: Notify UAE Data Office & affected users ? Fines: AED 150,000 – 5M, possible detention/imprisonment UAE PDPL secures privacy, aligns with global standards, and fosters a trusted, innovation-driven digital UAE.

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