Article (8)
Publication and Entry into Force
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as
of the day following the date of its publication.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Prime Minister
Issued by Us:
On: 7 Dhul-Qi'dah 1445 A.H.
Corresponding to: 15 May 2024 AD
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Federal Cabinet Resolution of 2024, Concerning the Administrative Penalties for Violating the Provisions of
Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services and its Executive
Regulations
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Table Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2024
Concerning Administrative Fines due to the Violation of the
Provisions of Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 Concerning Electronic
Transactions and Trust Services and Executive Regulations thereof
Administrative Fine
Amount (AED)
Violation Description No.
(300) Three hundred for
each day of delay, with a
maximum of (9,000)
nine thousand.
Commence any of the Trust Services or
Accredited Trust Services without being
obligated to take the specified procedures
concerning Licence Renewal within (30) days
from the Licence expiration date.
1.
(500) five hundred for
each day of delay, with a
maximum of (90) ninety
days. The Authority may
suspend the Licence
after a period of (90)
ninety days from the
date of Licence
expiration.
Provide Trust Services or Accredited Trust
Services after the Licence expires.
2.
(10,000)
Ten thousand
The Licence Holder failure to provide TDRA
with documents and data related to its
business, services and clients.
3.
(10,000)
Ten thousand
The Licence Holder obstructs the inspection or
audit of the person appointed or authorised by
the Authority.
4.
(15,000)
Fifteen thousand
Failure to implement the obligations and
requirements of the Decree-Law, Executive
5.
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Regulations thereof, and the resolutions and
circulars issued by the Authority and the
relevant authorities.
20,000
Twenty thousand
The Licence Holder violates the resolution
issued to suspend or stop from practising their
activities and provide their services.
6.
20,000
Twenty thousand
Assign the Licence to another party without
obtaining the Authority prior approval.
7.
20,000
Twenty thousand
Modify the Licence Holder data and
ownership without obtaining the Authority
approval.
8.
(20,000) Twenty
thousand
Publish data or information that contradicts the
Authority records.
9.
(50,000) Fifty thousand The Licence Holder fails to comply with the
resolution to suspend or cancel the Licence and his
conclusion of contracts, provision of services, or
receipt of fees for Trust Service or Accredited Trust.
10.
(20,000) Twenty
thousand
The Licence Holder fails to fulfil his obligations
arising from contracts concluded prior to the
suspension of their work or the cancellation of
their Licence.
11.
(20,000) Twenty
thousand
The Licence Holder fails to comply with the
technical standards during the licensing period in
accordance with the provisions of the Decree-Law,
Executive Regulations thereof, and relevant
resolutions and instructions.
12.
(20,000) Twenty
thousand
The Licence Holder does not act in a fairly and
honestly in all its activities, operations,
presentation and marketing of their services.
13.
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(50,000) Fifty thousand The Licence Holder fails to comply with the
controls and procedures concerning the
appointment or reliance on those with specialised
expertise in managing and operating services.
14.
(50,000) Fifty thousand The Licence Holder fails to comply with the
requirements, standards, controls and procedures
related to the use of safe and reliable systems and
technologies.
15.
(50,000) Fifty thousand The Licence Holder fails to comply with the
procedures related to suspending services and
activating termination plans.
16.
(20,000) Twenty
thousand
Failure to obtain a Licence to use the capacity of
the authorized person to provide the authorised
Trust Services specified in the Licence application.
17.
(10,000) Ten thousand Failure of the Accredited Trust Service Provider to
comply with the controls, procedures and
standards related to the use of the accredited trust
mark in accordance with the requirements and
resolutions issued by the Authority.
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(50,000) Fifty thousand Advertise services before obtaining a Licence, or
advertise after the Licence expires.
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(10,000) Ten thousand The Licence Holder fails to inform or notify the
party relying on the Trust Services or the
Accredited Trust Services of the levels of security
and trust of the digital identity used.
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(10,000) Ten thousand The Licence Holder fails to provide appropriate
mechanisms for receiving and handling
complaints or suspending and cancelling the client
account for the services provided.
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(10,000) Ten thousand The Licence Holder fails to assist and enable the
transfer of clients to another Licence Holder in
accordance with the controls and instructions
issued by the Authority.
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