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Framework Domains (24)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-AUDIT | Internal audit and assurance |
| QPDPPL-RECORDS | Records of processing activities |
Breach Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART13 | Breach notification to the Competent Department |
Children's Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART10 | Children's personal data |
Confidentiality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART15 | Confidentiality obligations |
Controller Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART5 | Controller obligations |
Cross-Border Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-CROSSBORDER | Cross-border transfer assessment |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART4 | Rights of the data subject |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-DPO | Data Protection Officer or equivalent role |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART3 | Lawfulness and individual consent |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART11 | Direct marketing communications |
Online Tracking
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-COOKIE | Cookie and tracking consent |
Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART22 | Penalties |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-TRAINING | Awareness and training |
Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART6 | Principles applicable to processing |
Privacy by Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-DPIA | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
Processor Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART14 | Processor obligations |
Qatar DPL: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Qatar DPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QA-DPL-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| QA-DPL-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| QA-DPL-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| QA-DPL-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| QA-DPL-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Qatar DPL: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Qatar DPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QA-DPL-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| QA-DPL-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| QA-DPL-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| QA-DPL-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| QA-DPL-05 | Data minimization requirements |
Qatar DPL: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Qatar DPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QA-DPL-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| QA-DPL-20 | Records of processing activities |
| QA-DPL-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| QA-DPL-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| QA-DPL-23 | Data processing agreements |
| QA-DPL-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Qatar DPL: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Qatar DPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QA-DPL-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| QA-DPL-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| QA-DPL-15 | Access control for personal data |
| QA-DPL-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| QA-DPL-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| QA-DPL-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
Qatar DPL: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Qatar DPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QA-DPL-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| QA-DPL-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| QA-DPL-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| QA-DPL-09 | Right to data portability |
| QA-DPL-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| QA-DPL-11 | Right to object to processing |
| QA-DPL-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
Regulatory Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART7 | Notification of processing to the Competent Department |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART2 | Scope and territorial application |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| QPDPPL-ART9 | Special nature personal data |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Qatar DPL, you already cover:
Peru DPL
27%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
27%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
27%
13 controls mapped
Compare →+ 303 more: Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (27%), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (27%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qatar DPL?
Qatar DPL is a compliance framework from Qatar with 24 domains and 49 controls. Qatar Data Privacy Law It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Qatar DPL have?
Qatar DPL has 49 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are Qatar DPL: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Qatar DPL: Data Governance (6 controls), Qatar DPL: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Qatar DPL map to?
Qatar DPL maps to 306 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Peru DPL (27% coverage), Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) (27% coverage), Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven) (27% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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