Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
Kuwait's telecommunications-sector data privacy rule: CITRA's Data Privacy Protection Regulation issued by Decision No. 26 of 2024, which replaced Resolution No. 42 of 2021 and applies to CITRA-licensed telecommunications and internet service providers. It sets bilingual terms and consent before service, five lawful grounds including written guardian consent under 18, sixteen conditions during and after service (transparency, purpose and retention, storage location, rights mechanisms, transfer notice, removal, marketing consent, a written privacy policy, 72-hour notice of harmful disclosures, privacy by design), twelve security and accountability measures (encryption by classification, resilience, records of processing, a data protection officer, round-the-clock requests, audits) and breach notice to CITRA within 24 hours. Built from the Arabic original read in full.
Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) is a compliance framework from Kuwait with 5 domains and 36 controls. The largest domains are Article 4: Conditions during and after the service – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (16 controls), Article 5: Security and protection of personal data – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (12 controls), Article 6: Notification of breaches – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (4 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
Framework summaries on this platform are AI-assisted interpretations for educational and compliance planning purposes. They do not reproduce or replace the official standards. Refer to the authoritative source for the definitive text. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective organisations.
Framework Domains (5)
Article 2: Conditions before the service is provided – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::2.1 | 2.1 Service information and terms in plain Arabic and English |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::2.2 | 2.2 Consent of the service applicant to collection and processing |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::2.3 | 2.3 Purpose of collection explained before service |
Article 3: Lawfulness of collection and processing – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::3 | Article 3: Lawful grounds for collection and processing |
Article 4: Conditions during and after the service – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
Article 5: Security and protection of personal data – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.1 | 5.1 Appropriate security measures, encryption and resilience |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.10 | 5.10 Effective data management and reporting of deviations to CITRA |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.11 | 5.11 Comprehensive audits of compliance |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.12 | 5.12 Notice to CITRA of personal data breaches |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.2 | 5.2 Protection against destruction, loss, alteration and unauthorised access |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.3 | 5.3 Business continuity, disaster recovery, risk and security policies |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.4 | 5.4 Records of processing activities |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.5 | 5.5 Records available to CITRA on request |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.6 | 5.6 Controls on design, change and development of products, systems and services |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.7 | 5.7 Internal data protection and privacy policies |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.8 | 5.8 Designation, training and awareness of those responsible |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::5.9 | 5.9 Round-the-clock complaints, access, correction and deletion requests |
Article 6: Notification of breaches – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::6.1 | 6.1 Breach notice to CITRA within 24 hours |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::6.2 | 6.2 Content of the breach notice |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::6.3 | 6.3 Notice to the data owner, and when it is not required |
| kuwait-citra-data-privacy-protection-regulation-decision-no-26-of-2024::6.5 | 6.5 Follow-up measures to stop the risk rising |
What is Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) and who does it apply to?
Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) is a compliance framework from Kuwait with 5 domains and 36 controls. Kuwait's telecommunications-sector data privacy rule: CITRA's Data Privacy Protection Regulation issued by Decision No. 26 of 2024, which replaced Resolution No. 42 of 2021 and applies to CITRA-licensed telecommunications and internet service providers. It sets bilingual terms and consent before service, five lawful grounds including written guardian consent under 18, sixteen conditions during and after service (transparency, purpose and retention, storage location, rights mechanisms, transfer notice, removal, marketing consent, a written privacy policy, 72-hour notice of harmful disclosures, privacy by design), twelve security and accountability measures (encryption by classification, resilience, records of processing, a data protection officer, round-the-clock requests, audits) and breach notice to CITRA within 24 hours. Built from the Arabic original read in full. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) actually require?
Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) has 36 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Article 4: Conditions during and after the service – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (16 controls), Article 5: Security and protection of personal data – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (12 controls), Article 6: Notification of breaches – Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) do I already cover?
Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) does not currently have cross-framework mappings in our system. Check back as we continuously expand our mapping database.
How do I implement Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024)?
Start your Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) compliance journey by running a self-assessment on our platform to identify your current compliance posture. Our AI advisory can answer specific questions about Kuwait CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision No. 26 of 2024) requirements, and cross-framework mapping helps you leverage existing controls from other frameworks you may already comply with. Create a free account to access all 36 controls and track your progress.
Start Your Compliance Journey
Create a free account to run self-assessments, get AI advisory, and track your compliance progress across 705 frameworks.
Get Started Free →Free forever — no credit card required