DIFC Data Protection Law Seminar

The DIFC Data Protection Law (Law No. 5 of 2020) has significantly reshaped the data protection and privacy landscape within the Dubai International Financial Centre. With increased regulatory oversight and heightened expectations from the DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection, organisations must move beyond policy-level compliance and demonstrate operational effectiveness.

The DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 is a cornerstone regulation that aligns closely with international frameworks such as the EU GDPR, ensuring that organizations operating within the DIFC uphold the highest levels of transparency, accountability, and data ethics.

At its core, the law reinforces a simple but powerful principle -personal data belongs to individuals, and organizations are merely its custodians.

To support businesses in navigating these requirements, a focused seminar on the DIFC Data Protection Law will be held on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at the Coworking Event Space, DIFC FinTech Hive, DIFC Innovation Hub, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

The session will explore the practical implications of the law, including

• Key provisions of the DIFC Data Protection Law
• Governance responsibilities,
• Lawful processing of personal data,
• Data subject rights,
• Breach notification obligations, and
• Enforcement risks.

Attendees will gain clarity on how regulators interpret compliance and what organisations should prioritise to reduce exposure to regulatory and reputational risk.

Target Audience: DIFC Companies

Who can attend?

Designed for senior management, legal and compliance teams, risk professionals, and technology leader. The seminar will bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and real-world implementation.

Speaker: Mr Shahnawaz Sheik, Senior Manager, Cyber Threat Management having 12+ Years of experience across EMEA & APAC as Cybersecurity Leader, SOC & SIEM, Cloud & Threat Intelligence, Microsoft (SC-100, 200, 900; AZ-500, 900).

Register Free and Confirm your participation before 25 January 2026:

With data protection now a board-level concern, this seminar offers timely insights for organisations operating within or engaging with the DIFC ecosystem.

Read our thought leadership article on DIFC Data Protection Law and Role of Data Protection Officer: DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020: DPO Role | Crowe UAE

Contact: [email protected] | +971 542468006