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Evolving Data Dunes: Navigating Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in the Middle East

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • The state of data privacy in UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar
  • Cybersecurity landscape in UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar
  • Generative AI landscape in UAE, Saudi Arabia & Qatar
  • How Securiti helps comply with laws in the Middle East

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Traditionally reliant on oil wealth, the Middle East has emerged as a key player embracing digital transformation to manage the exponential data-driven realm. This shift requires strong cybersecurity frameworks and strict data privacy laws to protect sensitive data from growing cyber threats.

Recognizing the urgency, governments across the Middle East are proactively updating and enacting new laws. These measures aim to protect critical infrastructure and personal data from cyberattacks, addressing the mounting concerns about data privacy and security.

The Middle East has diverse data privacy laws. Notably, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have implemented comprehensive regulations mirroring the EU's GDPR. This alignment underscores the region's growing focus on data privacy and security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

On November 28th, 2021, the UAE Cabinet enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), with accompanying Executive Regulations issued within six months. The PDPL took effect on January 2nd, 2022.

Yes. On September 14, 2023, Saudi Arabia implemented its first comprehensive Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) to safeguard personal data privacy and regulate organizational data processing. The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will initially enforce the PDPL for two years, after which oversight may shift to the National Data Management Office (NDMO).

Qatar enacted Law No. 13, the Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL), in 2016, becoming the first GCC member to implement a general data protection law. The PDPPL ensures personal data protection, grants data subject rights, and sets guidelines for organizations to process personal data within Qatar.

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