Cross-Framework Mapping

Bahrain PDPLvsNIST SP 800-122

See exactly how Bahrain PDPL controls map to NIST SP 800-122. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

25
Controls Mapped
4
Gaps Found
45%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Bahrain PDPL maps to NIST SP 800-122 with 45% coverage across 13 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 29 Bahrain PDPL controls identifies 16 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 29 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Bahrain PDPL: Data Collection & Consent(6 mappings)

BH-PDPL-02Consent management and withdrawal3 targets
NISTSP122-4PII Minimisation, Purpose Limitation, and Pseudonymisation
NISTSP122-5PII Security Controls - Encryption, Access Control, Storage, Audit
NISTSP122-6PII Breach Response and Incident Handling
BH-PDPL-05Data minimization requirements3 targets
NISTSP122-4PII Minimisation, Purpose Limitation, and Pseudonymisation
NISTSP122-5PII Security Controls - Encryption, Access Control, Storage, Audit
NISTSP122-6PII Breach Response and Incident Handling

Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights(1 mappings)

BH-PDPL-09Right to data portability
NISTSP122-3PII Data Subject Rights and Automated Decision-Making

Bahrain PDPL: Data Security(5 mappings)

BH-PDPL-13Encryption of personal data
NISTSP122-5PII Security Controls - Encryption, Access Control, Storage, Audit
BH-PDPL-15Access control for personal data
NISTSP122-5PII Security Controls - Encryption, Access Control, Storage, Audit
BH-PDPL-16Data breach notification requirements
NISTSP122-6PII Breach Response and Incident Handling
BH-PDPL-17Security incident response procedures
NISTSP122-6PII Breach Response and Incident Handling
BH-PDPL-18Regular security testing and assessment
NISTSP122-8Continuous Monitoring, Training, and Privacy Programme Governance

Bahrain PDPL: Data Governance(8 mappings)

BH-PDPL-19Data protection officer designation
NISTSP122-8Continuous Monitoring, Training, and Privacy Programme Governance
BH-PDPL-21Data protection impact assessments3 targets
NISTSP122-4PII Minimisation, Purpose Limitation, and Pseudonymisation
NISTSP122-7PII Sharing, Cross-Border Transfers, and Third-Party Agreements
NISTSP122-8Continuous Monitoring, Training, and Privacy Programme Governance
BH-PDPL-22Privacy by design and default4 targets
NISTSP122-4PII Minimisation, Purpose Limitation, and Pseudonymisation
NISTSP122-5PII Security Controls - Encryption, Access Control, Storage, Audit
NISTSP122-6PII Breach Response and Incident Handling
NISTSP122-7PII Sharing, Cross-Border Transfers, and Third-Party Agreements

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What are the key differences between Bahrain PDPL and NIST SP 800-122?

Bahrain PDPL has 29 controls across its framework, while NIST SP 800-122 covers 8 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 13 overlapping controls (45% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights, where 6 Bahrain PDPL controls have no direct NIST SP 800-122 equivalent.

How many controls map between Bahrain PDPL and NIST SP 800-122?

Of 29 total Bahrain PDPL controls, 13 map directly to NIST SP 800-122 controls — representing 45% coverage. The remaining 16 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping Bahrain PDPL to NIST SP 800-122?

16 Bahrain PDPL controls have no direct equivalent in NIST SP 800-122. The highest concentration of gaps is in Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights with 6 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between Bahrain PDPL and NIST SP 800-122?

The domain with the highest gap count is Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights (6 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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