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DIFC DPL

Dubai Uluslararası Finans Merkezi Veri Koruma Kanunu

UAE (DIFC)
Effective: July 1, 2020
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Data protection regulation for Dubai International Financial Centre. Designed to be GDPR-compatible.

Scope

  • Applies to organizations operating within DIFC
  • Focused on financial sector
  • Has extraterritorial scope

Data Subject Rights

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object

Key Obligations

  • Registration with Commissioner
  • Data protection impact assessment
  • Data breach notification (72 hours)
  • DPO appointment (when required)

Penalties

DIFC DPL provides for significant fines for violations.

Maximum Fine
Up to 100,000 USD fine.

Cross-Border Transfers

Cross-border transfers allowed to countries with adequate protection or with appropriate safeguards.

Supervisory Authority

DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection

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