UAE PDPL
UAE Personal Data Protection Law
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Framework Domains (25)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-09 | Records of Processing Activities |
Algorithmic Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-12 | Automated Decision Making |
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-19 | Internal Audit and Continuous Monitoring |
Cross-Border Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-05 | Cross Border Data Transfers |
Electronic Communications
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-14 | Direct Marketing and Electronic Communications |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-08 | Data Protection Officer |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-07 | Data Breach Notification |
Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-11 | Security Measures |
Lawfulness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-02 | Lawful Basis and Consent |
Lifecycle Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-13 | Retention and Destruction |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-16 | Training and Awareness |
Programme Setup
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-01 | Scope and Applicability Mapping |
Regulator Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-18 | UAE Data Office Engagement |
Regulatory Mapping
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-20 | Interaction with Free Zones and Sectoral Regimes |
Rights Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-04 | Data Subject Rights |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-17 | Privacy Risk and Impact Assessment |
Special Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-06 | Sensitive Personal Data and Biometrics |
Third Party Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-10 | Processor Oversight |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-03 | Privacy Notice and Transparency |
UAE PDPL: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| UAE-PDPL-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| UAE-PDPL-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| UAE-PDPL-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| UAE-PDPL-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
UAE PDPL: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-01 | Scope and Applicability Mapping |
| UAE-PDPL-02 | Lawful Basis and Consent |
| UAE-PDPL-03 | Privacy Notice and Transparency |
| UAE-PDPL-04 | Data Subject Rights |
| UAE-PDPL-05 | Cross Border Data Transfers |
UAE PDPL: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-19 | Internal Audit and Continuous Monitoring |
| UAE-PDPL-20 | Interaction with Free Zones and Sectoral Regimes |
| UAE-PDPL-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| UAE-PDPL-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| UAE-PDPL-23 | Data processing agreements |
| UAE-PDPL-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
UAE PDPL: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-13 | Retention and Destruction |
| UAE-PDPL-14 | Direct Marketing and Electronic Communications |
| UAE-PDPL-15 | Children and Minors |
| UAE-PDPL-16 | Training and Awareness |
| UAE-PDPL-17 | Privacy Risk and Impact Assessment |
| UAE-PDPL-18 | UAE Data Office Engagement |
UAE PDPL: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (UAE PDPL)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-06 | Sensitive Personal Data and Biometrics |
| UAE-PDPL-07 | Data Breach Notification |
| UAE-PDPL-08 | Data Protection Officer |
| UAE-PDPL-09 | Records of Processing Activities |
| UAE-PDPL-10 | Processor Oversight |
| UAE-PDPL-11 | Security Measures |
| UAE-PDPL-12 | Automated Decision Making |
Vulnerable Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAE-PDPL-15 | Children and Minors |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with UAE PDPL, you already cover:
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Saudi Arabia PDPL
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP)
45%
13 controls mapped
Compare →+ 606 more: Rwanda DPL (45%), Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data (45%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UAE PDPL?
UAE PDPL is a compliance framework from United Arab Emirates with 25 domains and 49 controls. UAE Personal Data Protection Law It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does UAE PDPL have?
UAE PDPL has 49 controls organised across 25 domains. The largest domains are UAE PDPL: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), UAE PDPL: Data Governance (6 controls), UAE PDPL: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does UAE PDPL map to?
UAE PDPL maps to 609 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are New Jersey Data Privacy Act (45% coverage), Saudi Arabia PDPL (45% coverage), Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP) (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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