Personal Data Protection in The United Emirates :Legal Rights and Safeguards
Personal data is increasingly collected and processed online, and the UAE addresses this through Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. This article explains what counts as personal and sensitive data, the rules for valid consent, and the rights of data subjects, including access, rectification, erasure, and objection to automated decisions. It also covers how unlawful access to or disclosure of personal data is treated under the law and under Article (6) of the Cybercrimes Law, and how individuals can file a complaint with the UAE Data Office
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