The UAE has a complicated patchwork of privacy, AI, cyber and data sovereignty regulation both onshore and in its free zones. In this episode we explore this evolving legal environment and share insights on the client conversations we are having in the region.

The UAE's regulation of data (whether through cyber, sovereignty, AI or privacy legislation and enforcement) is changing at pace. Regulators in the financial free zones are showing their teeth, a new federal authority is on its way, and regional conflict has triggered an unprecedented volume of cyber-attacks.

In this episode of Data Bytes, Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Tom Brookes speaks with Alex Brazeau and Emma Tormey. Together, they discuss the UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law, enforcement in the free zones, what the new Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority could mean for businesses in the region, myths about data localization rules and practical steps to keep cross-border data flowing with the right safeguards.

With cyber attacks at unprecedented levels, the conversation also explores how businesses can get proactive with incident playbooks, crisis simulations and audit-ready evidence of controls.

Hear the episode by searching for “Legal Outlook by Ashurst Perkins Coie” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast player. And find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts at ashurstperkinscoie.com/podcasts.

The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

The UAE has a complicated patchwork of privacy, AI, cyber and data sovereignty regulation both onshore and in its free zones. In this episode we explore this evolving legal environment and share insights on the client conversations we are having in the region.
The UAE's regulation of data (whether through cyber, sovereignty, AI or privacy legislation and enforcement) is changing at pace. Regulators in the financial free zones are showing their teeth, a new federal authority is on its way, and regional conflict has triggered an unprecedented volume of cyber-attacks. 
In this episode of Data Bytes, Ashurst Perkins Coie&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/tom-brookes/">Tom Brookes</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/alexandre-brazeau/">Alex Brazeau</a> and <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/people/emma-tormey/">Emma Tormey</a>. Together, they discuss the UAE&rsquo;s Personal Data Protection Law, enforcement in the free zones, what the new Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority could mean for businesses in the region, myths about data localization rules and practical steps to keep cross-border data flowing with the right safeguards.
With cyber attacks at unprecedented levels, the conversation also explores how businesses can get proactive with incident playbooks, crisis simulations and audit-ready evidence of controls.
Hear the episode by searching for &ldquo;Legal Outlook by Ashurst Perkins Coie&rdquo; on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast player. And find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts at <a href="https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/podcasts/">ashurstperkinscoie.com/podcasts</a>.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

The commercial world is always changing and the legal landscape never stands still. Keeping pace with all those changes, and knowing how they affect your organisation, is a big responsibility and a challenging task. Ashurst Legal Outlook will keep you at the forefront of the most pressing legal issues, offering insights from legal experts across our international network.

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With regulation and legislation constantly shifting, Legal Outlook helps you stay one step ahead. In each episode, we flag legal changes to watch out for, explain what they mean for organizations, and suggest practical ways to respond. Featuring insights from seasoned legal professionals from across our global network.

With regulation and legislation constantly shifting, Legal Outlook helps you stay one step ahead. In each episode, we flag legal changes to watch out for, explain what they mean for organizations, and suggest practical ways to respond. Featuring insights from seasoned legal professionals from across our global network.

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The UAE has a complicated patchwork of privacy, AI, cyber and data sovereignty regulation both onshore and in its free zones. In this episode we explore this evolving legal environment and share insights on the client conversations we are having in the region.