MoU aims to foster cross-border collaboration in protecting individuals’ data and rights Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Jersey Data Protection Authority (JDPA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of facilitating cooperation between both jurisdictions in the area of data protection and privacy. Image Credit: ADGM
Abu Dhabi: The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the Jersey Data Protection Authority (JDPA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of facilitating cooperation between both jurisdictions in the area of data protection and privacy.
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial centre in the Mena region, has become the first data protection regulator in the Gulf region to join the Global Privacy Assembly s International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group (IECWG).
The IECWG is a permanent working group of the Global Privacy Assembly. Its purpose is to facilitate and support enforcement cooperation on live cases impacting multiple jurisdictions. The IECWG is co-chaired by the Canadian Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), the United Kingdom s Information Commissioner s Office (ICO) and the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
ADGM enacts its new Data Protection Regulations 2021
ABU DHABI, 14th February, 2021 (WAM) Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced today that it has enacted the Data Protection Regulations 2021, which will replace the current Data Protection Regulations 2015.
This initiative follows a period of public consultation, where the proposed Regulations received positive public feedback.
ADGM conducted an international benchmark of international standards and best practices and believes the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (which took effect in May 2018) is the leading international standard and best practice for robust Data Protection legislation. The new Regulations are adapted to the needs of ADGM and are intended to be proportionate and business friendly, without undermining the key ambition of achieving a high standard of protection for personal data.
This initiative follows a period of public consultation, where the proposed Regulations received positive public feedback.
ADGM conducted an international benchmark of international standards and best practices and believes the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (which took effect in May 2018) is the leading international standard and best practice for robust Data Protection legislation.
The new Regulations are adapted to the needs of ADGM and are intended to be proportionate and business friendly, without undermining the key ambition of achieving a high standard of protection for personal data.
An important feature of the new framework is the establishment of an independent Office of Data Protection, headed by a Commissioner of Data Protection. The Board of the ADGM has appointed Sami Mohammed as the ADGM Commissioner of Data Protection. Mohammed has over 18 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors in the UAE including in financial services,