The ADGM Data Protection Regulations (Substantial Public Interest) Rules 2025 outlines specific conditions for processing special categories of personal data when it is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest. These rules supplement the Data Protection Regulations 2021 and are enforced by the Commissioner of Data Protection of the ADGM. The regulation focuses on scenarios where consent may not be required.
Key requirements
- Processing of special categories of personal data for insurance purposes must be necessary for an insurance purpose and reasons of substantial public interest.
- Processing related to insurance cannot be carried out for measures or decisions regarding the data subject if they lack rights or obligations related to the insurance contract, unless it can reasonably be done without consent.
- Processing for safeguarding children and at-risk individuals must be necessary for protecting them from harm or well-being, carried out without consent under specific reasons, and necessary for substantial public interest.
Applies to: Organizations processing special categories of personal data within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) under section 7(2)(k)(xii) of the Data Protection Regulations 2021.