Intensive 3-day course on the intricacies of the UAE PDPL and how it compares to the GDPR.
- March 12, 17, 19
- 9 hours of online lectures and practical tasks
- 3 sessions, Monday, Wednesday 15-18 СЕТ
- Training for individuals and businesses.
Our clients
The Federal Law-Decree on the Protection of Personal Data No. 45 of UAE has incorporated many provisions of the European regulation. To take this course you need to know basics of european data protection regulation principles. You can obtain all of them on GDPR Data Privacy Professional course.
Our clients choose UAE UAE Data Protection based on GDPR course because:
- their company is relocating to the UAE or planning to promote its products in the Emirates market,
- they’re eager to expand expertise in privacy by learning to work with another legislation.
Program
- Legislation on Personal Data Protection in the UAE Legal System
- Material Applicability of Emirati Personal Data Protection Regulation at the Federal Level and in DIFC, ADGM
- Definition of Controller and Processor and Distribution of Responsibility Between Them
- Territorial Scope of Emirati Personal Data Protection Regulation at the Federal Level and in DIFC, ADGM
- Principles of Personal Data Processing
- Legal Grounds for Processing in UAE
- Rules for Cross-Border Data Transfer
- Definition of Controller and Processor and Distribution of Responsibility Between Them
- Transparency of Processing
- Rights of Data Subjects and Their Implementation
- Information Security and Data Breach Notifications
- Role of Data Protection Officer
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
- Liability for Violations
- Interactions with Supervisory Authorities
- UAE PDPL Compliance 33-Step Scheme
Course Format
- 3 days / 400 EUR
- Monday, Wednesday 15-18 СЕТ
- Practical tasks and tests
- Toolkit: Miro and Notion
- Electronic certificate via Accredible
Schedule
March 12, 17, 19
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If you find that the course isn’t the right fit for you, we’ll refund the full cost.
Data Security
Your privacy is our priority. We ensure your data is securely protected, not shared with third parties, and used in marketing campaigns with your consent only.
Post-Learning
Support Your learning doesn’t end with the training. You’ll have access to the chat, where our trainers are ready to answer your questions relevant to the course.
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More about personal data protection in the UAE
What is the role of a data protection officer (DPO) in the context of UAE data protection law?
The role of a data protection officer in the United Arab Emirates is to ensure compliance with data protection laws, including the UAE data protection law. The DPO is responsible for overseeing data protection strategies, advising on data protection obligations, and serving as a point of contact for data subjects regarding their rights.
What are the key differencies between PDPL and GDPR compliance?
Both the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) share a commitment to safeguarding personal data, but GDPR is stricter in its enforcement and scope.
Scope & Applicability:
PDPL applies to businesses in the UAE, excluding DIFC and ADGM, while GDPR has a broader reach, covering organizations worldwide that process EU residents’ data.
Legal Basis & Consent:
Both laws require a legal basis for data processing, including consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interest. However, GDPR mandates explicit consent with detailed rules on withdrawal, while PDPL is less prescriptive.
Data Subject Rights:
Both laws grant access, rectification, and deletion rights, but GDPR goes further, offering data portability and stronger objections to automated processing.
Cross-Border Transfers:
PDPL restricts international data transfers but lacks a defined adequacy framework, whereas GDPR enforces strict mechanisms like Adequacy Decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) & Breach Reporting:
GDPR mandates DPOs for high-risk processing, while PDPL requires them only in specific cases. GDPR enforces 72-hour breach reporting, whereas PDPL lacks a strict timeframe.
Penalties:
GDPR imposes severe fines of up to €20M or 4% of global revenue, while PDPL’s penalties depend on the nature of the violation. According to UAE legislation, fines can reach up to 5 million dirhams (approximately 1.36 million USD) or a certain percentage of the company’s annual turnover, depending on the severity of the violation.
Why will GDPR training be useful before learning data protection in the the UAE?
Despite all the differencies between the GDPR and the UAE PDPL, they have a lot in common. Strictly speaking the UAE PDPL included the majority of GDPR principles. That’s why we decided to make this course as an add-on to our fundamental GDPR Data Privacy Professional training. In this way you don’t need to waste time on repeating lessons. You can obtain all needed information about european data protection and then expand this knowledge with specific moments. These two courses will equip you with the knowledge to handle personal data securely, implement data protection policies, and respond effectively to data breaches, thus ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations.
What are the training requirements?
To become a certified data protection specialist in the UAE, candidates must undergo data protection and privacy training course that covers the principles of data protection law, GDPR compliance, and practical applications of data protection policies. For this aim GDPR Data Privacy Professional is an optimal choice. There you’ll get all required skills and knowledge to this course.
