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Law No. 26 of 2015 Regulating Data Dissemination and Exchange

Issuing bodyDDA
CountryUAE
RegionDubai
Date issued2015
data disseminationdata exchangedata governanceopen data

Law No. 26 of 2015 regulates the dissemination and exchange of data within the Emirate of Dubai. It establishes definitions for key terms like 'Dubai Data,' 'Open Data,' and 'Shared Data,' and outlines the roles of Data Providers and the Competent Entity in supervising the implementation of the law. The law aims to facilitate the sharing and accessibility of data while ensuring its protection.

Key requirements
  • Data Providers must adhere to the Dubai Data Manual when disseminating, exchanging, and protecting Dubai Data.
  • Data Providers must use the Electronic Platform for disseminating and exchanging Dubai Data.
  • Shared Data must be exchanged among Data Providers in accordance with the conditions and rules determined by the Competent Entity.
Applies to: Federal Government Entities, Local Government Entities, and Persons determined by the Competent Entity (Data Providers) in the Emirate of Dubai
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