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Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2025 Regarding Child Digital Safety
Federal Decree by Law No. (26) of 2025
Establishes UAE-wide rules protecting children from online harm, abuse, and harmful content. Requires digital platforms to remove harmful material and report ri…
Federal Decree by Law No. (39) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database
Federal Decree by Law No. (39) of 2023
Establishes the framework for the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database, setting out governance, management, and operational procedures for DNA profile collection…
Cabinet Resolution No. (8) of 2023 Extending the Period for Status Regulation for those Subjected to the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (46) of 2021 Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
Cabinet Resolution No. (8) of 2023
Extends the deadline for status regulation compliance under Federal Decree by Law No. 46 of 2021 on electronic transactions and trust services.
Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data
Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021
Establishes comprehensive rules for the collection, processing, and protection of personal data in the UAE, setting rights and obligations for data controllers…
Federal Decree by Law No. (44) of 2021 Establishing of the Emirates Data Office
Federal Decree by Law No. (44) of 2021
Establishes the Emirates Data Office as a federal entity responsible for developing and implementing the UAE's national data strategy and governance framework.
Law No. (2) of 2016 Establishing the Dubai Data Establishment
2 of 2016
Establishes the Dubai Data Establishment as a public entity with legal personality to promote data dissemination and exchange in Dubai.
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