DIFC amends data protection rules for AI systems — public consultation by 18 July 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) proposes to amend its DIFC Data Protection Regulations (DP Regulations). The proposed amendments seek to strengthen and streamline the regulatory framework by enhancing requirements to embed safety in systems processing Personal Data in an AI native jurisdiction.
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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is consulting on proposed amendments to its Data Protection Regulations, effective from 18 June 2026. The amendments strengthen safeguards for personal data processed by AI-enabled systems, enhance Regulation 10 on privacy-by-design development, and introduce new Regulation 11 empowering the Commissioner to recognise accreditation and certification frameworks. The changes also clarify certification requirements and the role of the Autonomous Systems Officer. A 30-day public consultation period ends 18 July 2026, with further details available in Consultation Paper No. 3 of 2026.
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Source: DIFC — official 18 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from DIFC →
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DIFC (UAE).
When was it announced?
18 Jun 2026.
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Read the original at DIFC: https://www.difc.com/whats-on/news/difc-consultation-amended-data-protection-regulations
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