Data, privacy and AI rules

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United Arab Emirates: data, AI and cyber laws

Part of Middle East and Africa.

Regulations

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UAE Child Digital Safety LawSets child safety duties for internet service providers and digital platforms that operate in or target the UAE, from social media and games to e-commerce. Platforms may not process personal data of children under 13 without verifiable parental consent and must use age verification and risk-based controls. A 2026 Cabinet Resolution bars social media accounts for children under 15 and restricts accounts for 15 year olds.Next: Jan 1, 2027 Compliance deadline under the Decree by Law · in 2 months
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UAE PDPLFederal GDPR-style data protection law for the onshore UAE covering consent and other bases, data subject rights, breach notification, DPOs and cross-border transfers. Key details (including fines and some thresholds) depend on Executive Regulations that have not been issued.In effect since Jan 2, 2022

Upcoming deadlines

ComplianceJan 1, 2027 · in 2 months
UAE Child Digital Safety LawCompliance deadline under the Decree by LawArticle 18: those covered must comply within one year from entry into force. The Cabinet may extend this.United Arab Emirates
ComplianceJun 30, 2027 · in 8 months
UAE Child Digital Safety LawSocial media platforms' transition endsArticle 8 of Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 gives platforms 12 months from entry into force to comply.United Arab Emirates

Past deadlines

Takes effectJun 30 · 4 months ago
UAE Child Digital Safety LawSocial media minimum age resolution takes effectCabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 applies from the day after publication in Official Gazette No. 826 on 29 June 2026.United Arab Emirates
Takes effectJan 1 · 10 months ago
UAE Child Digital Safety LawChild Digital Safety Law takes effectEffective date shown on the official legislation portal. Published in Official Gazette No. 809 (supplement 1) on 14 October 2025.United Arab Emirates
Takes effectJan 2, 2022 · 4.8 years ago
UAE PDPLPDPL enters into forceDecree-law takes effect; compliance obligations tied to Executive Regulations.United Arab Emirates