New Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law Comes into Effect

guest · Jul 10, 2020

New Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law Comes into Effect
July 9, 2020
https://www.huntonprivacyblog.com/2...centre-data-protection-law-comes-into-effect/

On July 1, 2020, the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 came into effect (“New DP Law”). Due to the current pandemic, a three-month grace period, running until October 1, 2020, has been provided for companies to comply.

The New DP Law will apply to companies incorporated in the DIFC, regardless of where processing takes place, or companies that, whilst incorporated elsewhere, process personal data in the DIFC as part of stable arrangements (other than occasional processing).
In the latter case, the New DP Law only applies to those processing activities taking place within the DIFC. The New DP Law reflects many aspects of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), including: [...]
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The New DP Law also incorporates certain aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) and its proposed regulations.

Specifically, the New DP Law follows the CCPA in prohibiting businesses from discriminating against consumers for exercising their rights under the CCPA, including by offering a financial incentive or price or service difference (subject to certain exemptions).
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guest · Oct 3, 2020

New DIFC Data Protection Law in Force - What You Need to Know
October 2, 2020
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-difc-data-protection-law-in-force-30217/

On October 1, 2020, the three-month grace period for businesses to comply with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020) (“DPL 2020”) came to an end.

Regulating the processing of personal data in the DIFC, the DPL 2020 replaces the previous data protection law (DIFC Law No. 1 of 2007 (as amended) (“DPL 2007”))1 and, significantly, brings the data protection regime in the DIFC closer in line to global data protection standards, notably the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the U.S. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Although organizations already subject to the GDPR may be well placed to comply with the DPL 2020, it is recommended that organizations promptly begin reviewing their data processing activities to ensure they are in compliance with the DPL 2020
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The financial and reputational consequences of failure to comply with the DPL 2020 are significant, including administrative fines of up to $100,000 and scope for larger, unlimited fines for serious violations of the DPL 2020.
Below, we outline some notable changes to the data protection regime and key features that entities should be aware of in light of the compliance deadline.
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