Implementation of Data Protection Law in DIFC

In January 2007 the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), an international financial free zone located in Dubai, promulgated the Data Protection Law 2007, which abrogated the DIFC Data Protection Law 2004. In March 2007 the Data Protection Regulations 2007 followed, which repeal the Data Protection Module issued by the Dubai Financial Services Authority in 2004. This is the first substantial data protection legislation within the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

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