ADGM aims at increasing the protection of personal data

ADGM aims at increasing the protection of personal data

Abu Dhabi Global Market has enacted the Data Protection Regulations 2021. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the award-winning International Financial Centre located in Abu Dhabi, announced on Sunday 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 Abu Dhabi Global Market 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, commercial legislation,