United Arab Emirates. Comprehensive data protection. Federal Decree-Law
Data Office LawFederal Decree-Law No. 44 of 2021 on the Establishment of the UAE Data Office
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.In-force date assumed to align with PDPL; exact issue date not verified. [Link: Official UAE federal legislation portal]
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Creates the UAE Data Office as the federal regulator for personal data protection, giving it powers to issue policies, approve adequate jurisdictions, receive complaints and oversee PDPL compliance.
- Key themes
- Unique features
The office still appears to be in set-up; the government portal describes its role prospectively.
- SaaS relevance
Determines who will supervise and enforce PDPL obligations against SaaS providers once operational.
§2Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§3Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text uaelegislation.gov.ae
- English text uaelegislation.gov.ae
- Authority
- UAE Data Office
§4Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- United Arab Emirates
- Also applies in
§5Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.In-force date assumed to align with PDPL; exact issue date not verified. [Link: Official UAE federal legislation portal]