🇦🇪 UAE PDPL — Federal Law 45/2021

UAE PDPL — UAE Data Protection Law

UAE Personal Data Protection Law compliance for organisations targeting UAE and MENA markets. ISO 27701-integrated approach. Bilingual expert team. Free quote.

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UAE PDPL — key benefits

Internationally recognised in 100+ countries via IAF MLA-registered partners

Required by EU, UK and US government procurement

Supports NIS2, DORA and GDPR compliance frameworks

Expert bilingual team (EN/PT) with proprietary BALTUM tools

Competitive, predictable pricing with fixed-milestone project plan

IAF-registered certificates

All UAE PDPL certificates issued via BALTUM's partner network are registered in the IAF MLA (International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement) — recognised by accreditation bodies, regulators, and enterprise procurement in 100+ countries.

How BALTUM delivers certification

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Scoping & gap analysis

Boundary definition, current-state assessment, and tailored project roadmap with fixed milestones.

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Documentation & controls

Policy and procedure development, evidence framework mapped to the standard's control set.

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Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit

Document review then operational audit, findings report, and formal nonconformity register.

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Certification & surveillance

Remediation support, certificate issuance via IAF-registered partner, and surveillance planning.

Common questions about UAE PDPL

What is the UAE PDPL?+
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 is the UAE's data protection framework, similar to GDPR in structure, applying to processing of personal data in the UAE or targeting UAE residents.
Does UAE PDPL apply to companies outside the UAE?+
Yes. The UAE PDPL applies to any entity processing personal data of UAE residents, regardless of where the organisation is based — similar in extraterritorial scope to GDPR.
How does UAE PDPL relate to ISO 27701?+
UAE PDPL shares structural similarities with GDPR. ISO 27701 mapped to UAE PDPL requirements provides an efficient path to simultaneous compliance with both frameworks.
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Who needs it?

UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 is the UAE's data protection framework, similar to GDPR in structure, applying to processing of personal data in the UAE or targeting UAE residents.

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Expert team. Competitive pricing.

Our team includes qualified lead auditors fluent in English and Portuguese with expertise in information security, AI governance, and privacy. Proprietary BALTUM tools streamline certification — making it cost-competitive and predictable.

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