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ADGM's New Data Protection Rules: Balancing Privacy And Public Interest

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently introduced the Data Protection (Substantial Public Interest Conditions) Rules (the "Rules") to clarify the conditions...

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BSA Law

DIFC Enacts Key Amendments To Data Protection Law

On 8 July 2025, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") enacted a comprehensive set of legislative amendments following a public consultation paper released in February 2025.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BSA Law

Digital Etiquette: Safeguarding Individual Privacy Under UAE Law (Video)

In the digital age, where information flows freely, respecting the privacy of individuals remains paramount. The UAE has implemented legal frameworks to protect personal data and individual privacy.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Data Privacy Comparative Guide

Data Privacy Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BIZILANCE LEGAL CONSULTANTS ADGM ABU DHABI

Hadef Highlights – May 2025

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Hadef & Partners

Understanding Cybercrime Laws In The UAE: Penalties And Legal Implications

United Arab Emirates Technology

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HAS Law Firm

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Global AI Legislation: Navigating Regulation In The Age Of Technology

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Understanding VPN Use In The UAE: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Personal Data Infringement And Protection Under UAE Laws

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Data Protection And Employee Privacy In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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GRATA International

The Rise Of AI In Saudi Arabia: Importance And Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

UAE's Personal Data Protection: A Comprehensive Guide (Video)

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Best Practices For Conducting Corporate Investigations In Saudi Arabia: Addressing The Challenges Of The Personal Data Protection Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE's New Maritime Law: The Process Of Chartering A Ship (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

On-Chain And Enforceable: The SCA's Tokenization Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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Dr Hassan Elhais

ADGM FSRA Proposes New Rules For Fiat-Referenced Tokens

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Navigating Grey Areas In The UAE's Data Protection Regime

The Executive Regulations are yet to be issued, allowing data controllers ample time to adapt to the law, but in their absence, the transition may be incomplete and counterproductive.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BSA Law

UAE School Administrators: Online Admission/Registration Platforms And Compliance With UAE Tech Law

To help streamline administrative tasks relating to the admission and registration of students, many UAE school administrators are moving towards online admission and registration platforms.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

HP

Hadef & Partners

Data Infringement Alert: Cybercrimes And Penalties In The UAE

The UAE has recently strengthened its stance against cybercrimes with the introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. 34/2021, focusing on combating rumours and cyber offences.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Data, AI & Construction

Julian Haslam-Jones and Janusz Oczyp of Alvarez & Marsal discuss how data management and technology assisted analytics in construction can enable companies and lead to greater efficiency...

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Alvarez & Marsal

Digital Etiquette: Safeguarding Individual Privacy Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Update - UAE Consumer Protection And E-Commerce Laws

United Arab Emirates Consumer

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K&L Gates LLP

An Overview Of The UAE Personal Data Protection Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Audiri Vox

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia's New Personal Data Protection Law And Implementing Regulations—Key Obligations, Responsibilities And Rights

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Preventing Rumour Spread: Legal Responsibility In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Saudi Data Protection Law Updates On Implementing Regulations And Data Transfer: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Privacy

MB

Mayer Brown

DIFC Issues First-Of-Its-Kind Adequacy Decision On The California Consumer Privacy Act

Worldwide Privacy

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BSA Law

Filing A Case In Smart Police Stations In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Al Bahar & Associates

Saudi Data Protection Law Amendments

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Mayer Brown

Legal And Regulatory Concerns With CHATGPT

United Arab Emirates Technology

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KARM Legal Consultants

DIFC Issues First-Of-Its-Kind Adequacy Decision On The California Consumer Privacy Act

As the DIFC issues adequacy decision on CCPA, BSA TMT associate Hala Harb gives her comments to SME10X.

Worldwide Privacy

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BSA Law

Filing A Case In Smart Police Stations In Dubai

Dubai Smart Police Stations (SPS) are the world's only unmanned police stations where you can file a complaint or obtain any other listed service without the physical presence of a police officer.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AB

Al Bahar & Associates

Saudi Data Protection Law Amendments

Further to the Council of Ministers approving the Saudi Data Protection Law (the "DPL") amendments in March 2023, the new amendments have been recently implemented...

United Arab Emirates Privacy

MB

Mayer Brown

Legal And Regulatory Concerns With CHATGPT

We asked ChatGPT to write a rap song about the legal and regulatory challenges related to generative AI like ChatGPT.

United Arab Emirates Technology

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Approves Amendments To Personal Data Protection Law And Confirms September 2023 Effective Date

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Explained: What To Do If Your Bank Account Has Been Scammed In The UAE?

Online fraud is increasing day by day, with bank accounts also being scammed in the UAE. Many times, you may get a call purportedly from a bank asking for your personal details, or your account number.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Compliance || Communications With Customers

Direct marketing to consumers is a familiar topic of frustration with consumers in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE").

United Arab Emirates Compliance

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Amereller Legal Consultants

GDPR Infringement: Administrative Fines Of Euro 405 Million On Instagram Owned By Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Formerly Facebook Ireland Limited (Instagram) By The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC)

The DPC conducted an inquiry against Instagram concerning the processing of personal data relating to child users of Instagram.

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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BIZILANCE LEGAL CONSULTANTS ADGM ABU DHABI

How To Avoid And Report Phishing Scams In The UAE?

Phishing scams are very common, especially with internet being so readily accessible on mobile phones.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Data Protection Standards Across The UAE Bolstered For 2022

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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TMF Group BV

Learn More About The New Personal Data Protection Law In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Issues First Federal Sector-wide Data Protection Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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White & Case

UAE Personal Data Protection Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

2021 DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules: A Bird's Eye Vıew

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Sapphire and Sage Law Offices

A Guide To Key UAE Legal Updates: UAE And KSA

United Arab Emirates IP

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Gowling WLG

New UAE Federal Decree Law On Personal Data Protection: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Privacy

GW

Gowling WLG

Data Privacy Q&A: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Rouse

How Can You Avoid Identity Theft Strikes?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Data Protection Legislation

United Arab Emirates Privacy

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Rouse

New Updates On Cybercrime Law In The UAE - Taking Photos Without Consent

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How The UAE ITC Data Law Impacts Businesses

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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BSA Law

The New UAE Health Data Law – An In-Depth Look

United Arab Emirates Healthcare

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BSA Law

UAE's Project 50 New Data Law

United Arab Emirates Privacy

BA

BSA Law

Returning To The Workplace Post Covid-19: The Advantages And Challenges Faced By Employers And Employees

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

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BSA Law

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Digital Etiquette: Safeguarding Individual Privacy Under UAE Law (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE's Personal Data Protection: A Comprehensive Guide (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New DIFC Data Protection Law - Data Subject Rights (Video)

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Clyde & Co

New DIFC Data Protection Law 2020: An Overview (Video)

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Clyde & Co

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