Middle East: Privacy

Rita Abou Samra and Aishwarya More examine the latest 2025 compliance reforms introduced by DIFC and ADGM, highlighting key amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Law and ADGM's new auditor registration framework. The analysis explores expanded individual rights, broader application of data protection regulations, and the practical steps businesses must take to ensure compliance with these new governance requirements.

Fraud schemes in the UAE are evolving rapidly, exploiting the country's digital infrastructure through phishing, investment scams, and identity theft. With fraud attempts rising 35% annually and costing billions in losses, understanding how to recognize warning signs and protect your legal rights has become essential for residents and businesses operating in Dubai and across the Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates has established one of the world's most comprehensive legal frameworks to address digital misconduct, with Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 serving as the cornerstone of its cybercrime regulation.

The United Arab Emirates has established one of the world's most comprehensive legal frameworks to address digital misconduct, with Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 serving as the cornerstone of its cybercrime regulation.

In light of the issuance of the Executive Regulations of Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 (the “Personal Data Protection Law”), the Personal Data Protection Centre (“PDPC”)...

UAE residents who regularly use WhatsApp for daily communication may be unknowingly violating cybercrime laws by forwarding unverified content or sharing images without consent.