Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive)
Kuwait's data privacy landscape is primarily governed by the Constitution (Article 39, communication privacy), the Cyber Crimes Law (No. 63/2015), and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Data Privacy Protection Regulation (2021). The CMA regulation specifically addresses data protection for entities regulated by the CMA. Kuwait does not yet have comprehensive standalone data protection legislation, but a draft Personal Data Protection Law has been under consideration. The Cyber Crimes Law criminalises unlawful access, data theft, and privacy violations in electronic communications.
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Framework Domains (21)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.10 | Data Protection Officer or Equivalent Role |
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.15 | Independent Review and Audit |
Cross-Border Transfers and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.18 | Duties of Data Processors |
| Art.19 | Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio Functions |
| Art.20 | Service Provider Duties |
| Art.21 | Functions of the SIC Specific to Personal Data |
Data Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.5 | Data Minimisation and Retention |
Data Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.2 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Data Protection Framework
Constitutional and regulatory privacy protections
Data Protection Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.10 | Cases When Authorization Is Not Required |
| Art.11 | Prohibition of Illegal Access |
| Art.12 | Prohibition of Illegal Interception |
| Art.13 | Prohibition of Data Interference |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.6 | Processing of Sensitive Data |
| Art.7 | Children's Data |
| Art.8 | Rights of Data Subjects |
| Art.9 | Authorization Requirement |
| HUN-7 | Right to Information |
| HUN-8 | Right of Access and Correction |
| HUN-9 | Right to Deletion |
| JOR-7 | Right to Object (Article 16) |
| JOR-8 | Right to Information (Article 17) |
| JOR-9 | Data Disclosure (Article 18) |
| PY-6 | Right to Rectification |
| PY-7 | Right of Access |
| PY-8 | Habeas Data Action |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.12 | Records of Processing Activities |
Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.14 | Customer Complaints and Regulator Engagement |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.1 | Scope and Applicability |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.9 | Personal Data Breach Management |
Individual Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.3 | Data Subject Rights |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.6 | Cross Border Data Transfers |
Lawful Processing and Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.1 | Purpose of the Law |
| Art.2 | Scope |
| Art.3 | Definitions |
| Art.4 | Principles for Data Processing |
| Art.5 | Scope of Application |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.11 | Training and Awareness |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.13 | Privacy Impact Assessments |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.8 | Information Security Controls |
Security and Breach Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.14 | Prohibition of System Interference |
| Art.15 | Misuse of Devices |
| Art.16 | Computer-Related Forgery and Fraud |
| Art.17 | Content-Related Offences |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.7 | Data Processor and Vendor Management |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KDPPR.4 | Privacy Notices and Transparency |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive)?
Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive) is a compliance framework from Kuwait with 21 domains and 45 controls. Kuwait's data privacy landscape is primarily governed by the Constitution (Article 39, communication privacy), the Cyber Crimes Law (No. 63/2015), and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Data Privacy Protection Regulation (2021). The CMA regulation specifically addresses data protection for entities regulated by the CMA. Kuwait does not yet have comprehensive standalone data protection legislation, but a draft Personal Data Protection Law has been under consideration. The Cyber Crimes Law criminalises unlawful access, data theft, and privacy violations in electronic communications. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive) have?
Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive) has 45 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are Data Subject Rights (13 controls), Lawful Processing and Consent (5 controls), Cross-Border Transfers and Enforcement (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive) map to?
Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation (KDPPR, 2021 - CMA Directive) maps to 606 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (24% coverage), Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (24% coverage), EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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