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Qatar DPL
Katar Kişisel Veri Gizliliği Koruma Kanunu
Qatar
Effective: November 13, 2016
Active
Qatar's personal data protection law. One of the first comprehensive data protection laws in the Gulf region.
Scope
- Applies to organizations processing personal data in Qatar
- Covers public and private sector
- Includes electronic and physical data
Data Subject Rights
- Right to be informed
- Right to access
- Right to correction
- Right to deletion
Key Obligations
- Consent requirements
- Security measures
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
- Data retention limitations
Penalties
Qatar DPL provides for both fines and imprisonment for violations.
Maximum Fine
Up to 1 million QAR fine and/or up to 1 year imprisonment.
Cross-Border Transfers
Cross-border transfers require adequate protection and CRA approval.
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