UAE PDPL
UAE Personal Data Protection Law
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Framework Domains (5)
UAE PDPL: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| UAE-PDPL-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| UAE-PDPL-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| UAE-PDPL-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| UAE-PDPL-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
UAE PDPL: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| UAE-PDPL-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| UAE-PDPL-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| UAE-PDPL-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| UAE-PDPL-05 | Data minimization requirements |
UAE PDPL: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| UAE-PDPL-20 | Records of processing activities |
| UAE-PDPL-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| UAE-PDPL-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| UAE-PDPL-23 | Data processing agreements |
| UAE-PDPL-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
UAE PDPL: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| UAE-PDPL-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| UAE-PDPL-15 | Access control for personal data |
| UAE-PDPL-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| UAE-PDPL-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| UAE-PDPL-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
UAE PDPL: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| UAE-PDPL-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| UAE-PDPL-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| UAE-PDPL-09 | Right to data portability |
| UAE-PDPL-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| UAE-PDPL-11 | Right to object to processing |
| UAE-PDPL-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UAE PDPL?
UAE PDPL is a compliance framework from United Arab Emirates with 5 domains and 29 controls. UAE Personal Data Protection Law It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UAE PDPL have?
UAE PDPL has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are UAE PDPL: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), UAE PDPL: Data Governance (6 controls), UAE PDPL: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UAE PDPL map to?
UAE PDPL maps to 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are POPIA (45% coverage), Philippines DPA (45% coverage), Vietnam PDPD (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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