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ADGM announces its new Data Protection Regulations 2021 – Here is what you need to know

Dr. Laura Voda — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:30:30 +0000

Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently issued the ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, “Regulations”, which will replace the prevailing ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2015 (as amended in 2018) the (“Former Law”). The new amendments provide a business-friendly approach for entities whilst offering a high-level benchmark of security towards personal data in line with …

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Changes in the Consumer Protection Legislation in UAE: everything you need to know

Dr. Laura Voda — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:03:40 +0000

Introduction Offering an augmented revising to the legal structure bordering consumer protection, Federal Law No. 24/2006 on the Consumer Protection (the “Former Law “), has been rescinded and replaced with Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection (the Consumer Protection Law). The new law alterations offer additional fortification towards the consumer entitlements within the United Arab Emirates (“UAE“). As this new …

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The kerfuffle of apps terms of use: can they change anytime?

Dr. Laura Voda — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:42 +0000

It’s no secret that apps run our lives. The advancement of mobile technologies has opened the gates to a plethora of goods and services, now easily available at our fingertips. With the increased use of smart devices and accessing the internet through them (56% as of 2021), app development has evolved into an attractive market. …

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law 2020

Dr. Laura Voda — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:38:48 +0000

A revisited legal regime and a building block for the high standards of the financial center From July 1, 2020, the date of entry into force of the new DIFC Data Protection Law, the financial center will enhance their already existing standalone data protection regime. This is expected to align the DIFC to the existing …

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DIFC Proposes New Data Protection Law

Fichte Legal — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:24:25 +0000

On 18 June 2019, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) issued Consultation Paper No. 6 of 2019 (“Consultation Paper”) seeking public comments on the proposal by the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) to issue a new Data Protection Law aimed at enhancing the existing legal framework on data protection in the DIFC (“Proposed Law”). …

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Cyber Security Policy from a Legal Perspective

Fichte Legal — Wed, 15 May 2019 04:57:03 +0000

What is a cyber security policy? A cyber security policy is a document that specifies the vulnerable cyber assets (technology and information) that have to be protected from certain risks. Furthermore, it specifies those risks and the way of dealing with them, as well as people responsible for such protection. In other words, a cyber …

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