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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”
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 “
The United Arab Emirates has enacted its first comprehensive national data protection law to regulate the collection and processing of personal data. Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) was published by the Cabinet Office on 27th November 2021 as part of a legal reform programme in advance of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee. The … Continue reading “The New UAE Federal Data Protection Law”
As we come to the end of another year, the Act Now team would like to thank all our delegates for their continued support and our associates for their hard work. It has been a challenging year but we have all taken the opportunity to learn and grow. Much happened in 2021 in the privacy … Continue reading “What a Year! 2021 Review”
Act Now Training is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for this year’s Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) awards in two categories. Each year the IRMS recognises excellence in the field of information management with their prestigious Industry Awards. These highly sought-after awards are presented at a glittering ceremony at the annual Conference following the Gala … Continue reading “Act Now Nominated for IRMS Awards”
Data Protection is going global! 1st of July 2020 is a key date in the development of data protection law around the world. 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. All international businesses have to consider the application of CCPA to … Continue reading “Data Protection Laws Around the World”
