Bahrain PDPL
Bahrain Personal Data Protection Law
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Framework Domains (22)
Awareness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-TRAINING | Staff Training and Awareness |
Bahrain PDPL: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Bahrain PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BH-PDPL-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| BH-PDPL-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| BH-PDPL-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| BH-PDPL-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| BH-PDPL-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Bahrain PDPL: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Bahrain PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BH-PDPL-01 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| BH-PDPL-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| BH-PDPL-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| BH-PDPL-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| BH-PDPL-05 | Data minimization requirements |
Bahrain PDPL: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Bahrain PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BH-PDPL-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| BH-PDPL-20 | Records of processing activities |
| BH-PDPL-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| BH-PDPL-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| BH-PDPL-23 | Data processing agreements |
| BH-PDPL-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Bahrain PDPL: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Bahrain PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BH-PDPL-13 | Encryption of personal data |
| BH-PDPL-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| BH-PDPL-15 | Access control for personal data |
| BH-PDPL-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| BH-PDPL-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| BH-PDPL-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Bahrain PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BH-PDPL-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| BH-PDPL-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| BH-PDPL-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| BH-PDPL-09 | Right to data portability |
| BH-PDPL-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| BH-PDPL-11 | Right to object to processing |
| BH-PDPL-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
Cross-Border Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART12 | Cross-Border Transfer to Adequate Jurisdictions |
| PDPL-ART13 | Transfer to Non-Adequate Jurisdictions |
Data Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART7 | Data Quality and Minimisation |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART21 | Right of Access |
| PDPL-ART22 | Right of Correction |
| PDPL-ART23 | Right to Object to Processing |
| PDPL-ART24 | Right to Erasure and Restriction |
| PDPL-ART25 | Right Against Automated Decisions |
| PDPL-COMPLAINTS | Complaint Handling |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-PENALTIES | Penalties and Enforcement Readiness |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART19 | Data Protection Guardian (DPG/DPO) |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-BREACH | Breach Incident Response |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART4 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| PDPL-ART5 | Consent Conditions |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-DIRECT-MKT | Direct Marketing Restrictions |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ROPA | Records of Processing Activities |
Regulator Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART14 | Notification to PDPA |
Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-RETENTION | Retention and Disposal |
Risk Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-DPIA | Risk Assessment for High-Risk Processing |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART20 | Security of Processing |
Special Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART6 | Sensitive Personal Data |
| PDPL-CHILDREN | Processing of Minors' Data |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-NOTICE | Privacy Notice to Data Subjects |
Vendor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PDPL-ART17 | Processor Engagement |
| PDPL-PROCESSOR-DUTIES | Processor Direct Obligations |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Bahrain PDPL, you already cover:
Argentina PDPA
24%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
24%
13 controls mapped
Compare →APPI
24%
13 controls mapped
Compare →+ 606 more: Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data (24%), LGPD (24%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bahrain PDPL?
Bahrain PDPL is a compliance framework from Bahrain with 22 domains and 55 controls. Bahrain Personal Data Protection Law It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Bahrain PDPL have?
Bahrain PDPL has 55 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are Bahrain PDPL: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Bahrain PDPL: Data Governance (6 controls), Bahrain PDPL: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Bahrain PDPL map to?
Bahrain PDPL maps to 609 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Argentina PDPA (24% coverage), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (24% coverage), APPI (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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