Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022)
Oman's Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022), effective February 2023, establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) oversees enforcement. The law covers processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, breach notification, and data protection officer requirements. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors in Oman. Data localisation requirements for certain categories of data. One of the most comprehensive data protection laws in the Gulf region.
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Framework Domains (8)
Automated Decisions, Children, Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-7 | Automated Decision-Making, Profiling, Children, Direct Marketing |
Breach + RoPA + Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-5 | Breach Notification (72 hours), Records of Processing, Processor Engagement |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-6 | International Data Transfers and Cross-Border Controls |
Minimisation and Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-3 | Data Minimisation, Purpose Limitation, Retention, Secure Deletion |
Notice and Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-2 | Privacy Notice, Transparency, Data Subject Rights |
Scope and Lawful Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-1 | Scope, Lawful Basis, Consent, and Sensitive Data Protection |
Security and Privacy by Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-4 | Security of Processing, Privacy by Design, Impact Assessment |
Supervision and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OMANPDPL-8 | Supervision, Enforcement, Penalties, and DPO Designation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022)?
Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022) is a compliance framework from Oman with 8 domains and 8 controls. Oman's Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022), effective February 2023, establishes a comprehensive data protection framework. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) oversees enforcement. The law covers processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, breach notification, and data protection officer requirements. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors in Oman. Data localisation requirements for certain categories of data. One of the most comprehensive data protection laws in the Gulf region. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022) have?
Oman Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022) has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Automated Decisions, Children, Marketing (1 controls), Breach + RoPA + Processors (1 controls), International Transfers (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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