Cross-Framework Mapping

FDA 21 CFR Part 11vsFederal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)

See exactly how FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls map to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

4
Controls Mapped
9
Gaps Found
31%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 maps to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) with 31% coverage across 4 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 13 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls identifies 9 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in 21 CFR Part 11 Subpart A - General Provisions (Scope, Implementation, Definitions).

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 13 controls analysed | 718 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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21 CFR Part 11 Subpart B - Electronic Records (§11.30 Open Systems, §11.50 + §11.70 Signature Manifestations and Linking)(1 mappings)

Part11.30Controls for open systems (21 CFR §11.30)
UAE-PDPL-Art.18_19_20_21Security measures, controller/processor relationship, DPIA (UAE PDPL Articles 18-21)

21 CFR Part 11 - Validation, Audit Trail, Operational Controls (§11.10(a) + (e) + (f))(3 mappings)

Part11.AuditTrailAudit trail requirements - secure computer-generated time-stamped (21 CFR §11.10(e))
UAE-PDPL-Art.18_19_20_21Security measures, controller/processor relationship, DPIA (UAE PDPL Articles 18-21)
Part11.CSVComputer system validation + risk-based approach (21 CFR §11.10(a) + 2003 FDA Scope and Application Guidance + 2023 CSA draft)
UAE-PDPL-Art.25_26_27_28_29UAE Data Office establishment, powers, penalties, complaints (UAE PDPL Articles 25-29)
Part11.RecordRetentionRecord protection + retention + readiness for inspection (21 CFR §11.10(b) + (c))
UAE-PDPL-Art.18_19_20_21Security measures, controller/processor relationship, DPIA (UAE PDPL Articles 18-21)

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What are the key differences between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)?

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 has 13 controls across its framework, while Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) covers 12 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 4 overlapping controls (31% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in 21 CFR Part 11 Subpart A - General Provisions (Scope, Implementation, Definitions), where 2 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls have no direct Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) equivalent.

How many controls map between FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)?

Of 13 total FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls, 4 map directly to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) controls — representing 31% coverage. The remaining 9 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping FDA 21 CFR Part 11 to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)?

9 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 controls have no direct equivalent in Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL). The highest concentration of gaps is in 21 CFR Part 11 Subpart A - General Provisions (Scope, Implementation, Definitions) with 2 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 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)?

The domain with the highest gap count is 21 CFR Part 11 Subpart A - General Provisions (Scope, Implementation, Definitions) (2 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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