Data Privacy Laws

Data Privacy Laws

Comprehensive information on global data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. Each statute below is reproduced in full, chapter by chapter, with a navigable table of contents.

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4 articles in this section.

India
DPDPA — India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

The full text of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — nine chapters covering obligations of the Data Fiduciary, rights of the Data Principal, the Data Protection Board of India, and the penalties schedule.

11 Aug 2023 · 18 min read

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Saudi Arabia
PDPL — Saudi Arabia: Personal Data Protection Law

The full text of Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law — definitions, scope, data subject rights, consent, collection and disclosure controls, breach notification, impact assessment, transfers and the competent authority.

27 Mar 2023 · 27 min read

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United Arab Emirates
PDPL — UAE: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data

The full text of the UAE's Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 concerning the Protection of Personal Data — 31 articles covering processing controls, consent, controller and processor obligations, the Data Protection Officer, data subject rights, security, cross-border transfer and penalties.

20 Sept 2021 · 31 min read

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Qatar
PDPPL — Qatar: Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy Protection

The full text of Qatar's Law No. 13 of 2016 concerning Personal Data Privacy Protection — eight chapters covering individual rights, controller and processor liabilities, data of a special nature, exemptions, direct marketing and penalties.

13 Nov 2016 · 14 min read

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Why data privacy laws matter

Data privacy laws are essential for protecting individuals' personal data and ensuring organizations handle information responsibly. These regulations establish frameworks for data collection, processing, storage, and sharing practices — and organizations must understand and comply with the laws applicable to their operations, implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.