emirates7 - The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has implemented updates to several existing laws through the DIFC Laws Amendment Law, No. 1 of 2005.
Among the key changes are revisions to the Data Protection Law, aimed at strengthening protections and expanding rights for individuals (Data Subjects) within the DIFC. Notably, the amendments introduce a private right of action, allowing individuals to seek remedies through the DIFC Courts if their personal data has been mishandled in violation of the law.
Further refinements to the Data Protection Law include clarifications on its scope and its application beyond DIFC borders (extra-territoriality). Additionally, Article 28 on Data Sharing has been revised to provide clearer guidance on how to assess the adequacy of third countries when transferring personal data.
The amendment law also includes technical clarifications to other legislation, including the Law of Security, the Insolvency Law, and the Employment Law.
These legal changes were enacted on 8 July 2025 and officially took effect on 15 July 2025.
Among the key changes are revisions to the Data Protection Law, aimed at strengthening protections and expanding rights for individuals (Data Subjects) within the DIFC. Notably, the amendments introduce a private right of action, allowing individuals to seek remedies through the DIFC Courts if their personal data has been mishandled in violation of the law.
Further refinements to the Data Protection Law include clarifications on its scope and its application beyond DIFC borders (extra-territoriality). Additionally, Article 28 on Data Sharing has been revised to provide clearer guidance on how to assess the adequacy of third countries when transferring personal data.
The amendment law also includes technical clarifications to other legislation, including the Law of Security, the Insolvency Law, and the Employment Law.
These legal changes were enacted on 8 July 2025 and officially took effect on 15 July 2025.