Federal Decree-Law No. 34 penalizes sharing private photos without consent — Dh150,000 to Dh500,000 fine
Under Article 44 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes, using technology to invade a person's privacy, including capturing, retaining, transferring, disclosing or publishing someone's photos without consent, carries a penalty of at least six months in prison and a fine of Dh150,000 to Dh500,000, or either penalty.
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A Dubai court case illustrates enforcement of Article 44 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes. A woman was ordered to pay Dh85,000 after sharing a friend's private photo and personal information without consent on social media. Using technology to capture, retain, transfer, disclose or publish someone's photos without consent carries a penalty of at least six months in prison and a fine of Dh150,000 to Dh500,000, or either penalty. Legal consultant Ahmed Al Zarouni noted that digital evidence has become one of the strongest forms of proof before prosecutors and courts. Victims can pursue settlement under Article 68 of the same law. The case underscores that private messages and photos can become court evidence.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 22 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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