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Analysis and Commentary about Global Data Protection Laws, Including GDPR, FOI, Cyber Security and Surveillance
In June 2018 Ibrahim Hasan travelled to Dubai to deliver a GDPR workshop for international businesses and their advisers based in the Middle East. A wide range of delegates attended including representatives of the telecommunications, legal and technology sectors. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR will not just have an impact on Data Controllers and … Continue reading “Act Now Delivers GDPR Training In Dubai”
Act Now Training is pleased to announce three forthcoming GDPR training workshops in Dubai (UAE). The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will not just have an impact on Data Controllers and Data Processors in the European Union (EU). It will also apply to organisations in the rest of world that are: processing personal data of … Continue reading “GDPR Training Courses in Dubai”
Last week the Act Now team returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates to promote our Middle East training programme. It was a great opportunity to better understand the UAE privacy framework and the needs of businesses faced with the challenge of implementing new laws (as well as get some sun!) The Middle … Continue reading “Act Now in Dubai “
1st of July 2020 is a key date in the development of global data protection law. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) became fully enforceable on this date following a six month grace period. The Act regulates the processing of California consumers’ personal data, regardless of where a company is located. It provides broader rights to consumers and stricter … Continue reading “The New Dubai (DIFC) Data Protection Law”
Today (14th September 2023), Saudi Arabia’s first ever data protection law comes into force. Organisations doing business in the Middle East need to carefully consider the impact of the new law on their personal data processing activities. They have until 13th September 2024 to prepare and become fully compliant. Background The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of … Continue reading “Saudi Arabia’s First Ever DP Law Comes into Force “
Act Now Training is pleased to announce the launch of the new UAE Data Protection Officer Certificate. Data Protection law in the Middle East has seen some rapid developments recently. The UAE recently enacted a federal law to comprehensively regulate the processing of personal data in all seven emirates. This will sit alongside current data … Continue reading “Act Now Launches New UAE DP Officer Certificate “
On 11th July 2023, the much-anticipated Implementing Regulation for Saudi Arabia’s first ever data protection law was published in draft form for public consultation. The regulation is the final step towards the implementation of the new law which will now officially come into force on 14th September 2023. Organisations will have until 13th September 2024 to comply … Continue reading “Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia: Implementing Regulation Published “
Act Now Training is pleased to announce that Suzanne Ballabás, an experienced Dubai based data protection specialist, has joined its team of associates. Suzanne is a privacy professional with over ten years of practical experience in implementing privacy practices across various international organisations, in addition to acting as a compliance officer for multiple regulated entities … Continue reading “Middle East Data Protection Specialist Joins the Act Now Team”
In September 2021, Saudi Arabia announced its first ever data protection law. The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) was implemented by Royal Decree M/19 of 9/2/1443H approving Resolution No. 98 dated 7/2/1443H (14th September 2021). PDPL will regulate the collection, handling, disclosure and use of personal data and includes governance and transparency obligations. It will initially … Continue reading “Saudi Arabian Data Protection Law Update “
The Middle East is fast catching up with Europe when it comes to data protection law. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA) has enacted its first comprehensive national data protection law to regulate the processing of personal data. This is an important development alongside the passing of the new UAE Federal DP law. It also opens up … Continue reading “The New Saudi Arabian Federal Data Protection Law “
