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 (6)
Cross-Border Transfers and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.18 | Processing Standards |
| Art.19 | Data Localisation |
| Art.20 | Regulatory Oversight and Audits |
| Art.21 | Penalties and Sanctions |
Data Protection Framework
Constitutional and regulatory privacy protections
Data Protection Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.10 | Critical Information Infrastructure |
| Art.11 | Cybersecurity Assessment |
| Art.12 | Security Incident Response |
| Art.13 | Privacy by Design |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.6 | Right of Access |
| Art.7 | Right to Rectification |
| Art.8 | Prohibited Acts |
| Art.9 | Protection of Information Systems |
| 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 |
Lawful Processing and Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.1 | Purpose |
| Art.2 | Definitions |
| Art.3 | Cybersecurity Policy |
| Art.4 | Credit Information Business Licensing |
| Art.5 | Licence Requirements |
Security and Breach Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.14 | Security Measures |
| Art.15 | Collection and Investigation Methods |
| Art.16 | Purpose Limitation |
| Art.17 | Accuracy and Currency |
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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 6 domains and 30 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 30 controls organised across 6 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 583 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (37% coverage), Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (37% coverage), EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (37% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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