Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) and QFC Data Protection Regulations — obligations for organisations processing personal data in Qatar.
Ask GCC LexAI about Data Protection →Qatar enacted the Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) overseen by the National Privacy Council (NPC). The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) also has its own Data Protection Regulations for QFC-registered entities.
The National Privacy Council (NPC) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) enforces the national PDPL. The QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) enforces data protection within the QFC.
Yes, the healthcare and financial sectors have additional sector-specific rules. The Qatar Financial Centre Data Protection Regulations apply exclusively within the QFC and are closely modelled on international standards.