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Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 Regarding the Protection of Personal Data

United Arab Emirates Β· Law Β· Government of the United Arab Emirates

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This is a data protection and privacy law establishing rules for the processing and safeguarding of personal information in the UAE. It applies to all personal data processing, whether electronic or otherwise, and restricts processing without individual consent except for public interest or legal obligations. The law grants individuals rights to access, correct, and limit processing of their data, and sets standards for cross-border data transfers.

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