UAE Data Protection Law (PDPL) Explained

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PrivacyEngine Podcast
UAE Data Protection Law (PDPL) Explained
Jan 27, 2026
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The UAE’s data protection landscape is layered: a federal PDPL plus separate free-zone regimes (DIFC and ADGM). In Part 1, we break down the UAE Federal PDPL, what it covers, how it aligns with GDPR, individual rights, breach expectations, international transfers, governance requirements, enforcement realities, and practical compliance priorities for organisations operating in or targeting the UAE.

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