Data Protection Law 2020
The DIFC have enacted their Data Protection Law 2020 (DP Law) in July 2020 and will take effect from 1st October 2020. The DP Law ensures the continuing effort by the DIFC to meet the international standards of data protection such as the EU’s General Data Protection (GDPR) regime.
The New DP Law notifications requirements:
- Notification to the DIFC of the companies processing of personal data, regardless of whether the processing takes place in the DIFC.
- Controllers or processors that process personal data in the DIFC (i.e. where the means or personnel used to conduct the Processing are physically located in the DIFC) as a part of stable arrangements (other than on an occasional basis), regardless of their place of incorporation.
Key aspects of the new data protection law
Next Steps
Please click on the link for our analysis of the DP Law and how we can assist your company in complying with the new requirements.
All companies established in the DIFC must review their present policies and procedures and the information they presently hold on data subjects. Once the review is completed, remedial work must be undertaken to ensure compliance with the rules.
How We Can Help
We are team of UK qualified lawyers and compliance officers who have expertise in adopting the new DP Law. We have formulated detailed assessments and plans to address all areas of weakness to enhance data protection frameworks to meet the regulatory requirements.
Please contact us via info@unitasadvisory.com to speak one of our experts for an initial consultation on your data protection requirements.