Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 sets rules for processing personal data, individuals’ rights, security, breach notification and cross-border transfers in the UAE. We confirm which regimes apply to each of your entities and build a privacy programme that satisfies them together.
Who it is for
- Companies established in the UAE outside financial free zones
- Organisations processing personal data of people in the UAE from abroad
- Groups with entities in DIFC or ADGM as well as onshore
What you gain
- Clarity on which UAE regime applies to each entity
- Privacy controls that also satisfy GDPR-aligned free-zone laws
- Stronger position with UAE enterprise and government clients
How we get you compliant
Applicability and scoping
Confirm whether and how the law applies to you, entities, data, systems, roles and territories.
Data and process mapping
Build a record of processing or control inventory so obligations can be tied to real systems and owners.
Gap assessment
Measure current practice against each obligation and rank the gaps by legal and business risk.
Remediation roadmap
Policies, notices, contracts, technical controls and governance, sequenced so the highest risks close first.
Evidence and ongoing monitoring
A compliance calendar, metrics and periodic reviews so you can demonstrate compliance to a regulator or customer at any time.