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UAE PDPL Compliance

UAE Personal Data Protection Law Compliance - Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021

Praxis-Q delivers UAE PDPL compliance services for businesses subject to Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021. Our team aligns your data processing practices with UAE PDPL requirements - data subject rights, consent mechanisms, data transfer restrictions, and mandatory breach notification - while simultaneously achieving ISO 27001 certification.

At a Glance

LawUAE PDPL 2021
Delivery10-15 days
MarketUAE
ISO Aligned27001:2022

UAE PDPL

UAE PDPL Compliance

UAE Personal Data Protection Law Compliance - Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021

The Problem

The UAE PDPL imposes consent, breach-notification and transfer rules many firms still ignore. Non-compliance now carries real regulatory and commercial cost.

What We Do

  • PDPL Gap Analysis
  • Data Mapping
  • Legal Basis
  • Controls
  • Certification

What You Get

  • UAE PDPL Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 compliance
  • Data subject rights implementation
  • Consent mechanism design and review
  • Cross-border data transfer safeguards
  • Mandatory breach notification procedures
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) advisory
  • Privacy notice and ROPA development
  • Simultaneous ISO 27001 ISMS alignment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UAE Personal Data Protection Law?
Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 is the UAE's comprehensive data protection legislation - often called the UAE PDPL. It applies to organizations processing personal data of UAE residents, both inside and outside the UAE. It covers data subject rights, consent, data minimization, retention limits, cross-border transfers, and mandatory breach notification to the UAE Data Office.
Does UAE PDPL apply to companies outside the UAE?
Yes. UAE PDPL applies to any organization - regardless of where it is incorporated - that processes personal data of individuals located in the UAE. Indian companies, UK companies, and US companies with UAE customers must comply.
What is the penalty for UAE PDPL non-compliance?
Administrative fines for UAE PDPL violations can reach AED 5 million (approximately $1.36 million USD), with higher penalties for intentional violations or repeated breaches. The UAE Data Office is the enforcement authority.

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