The UAE maintains digital security of individuals through the UAE Pass app and Emirates ID.
The UAE Pass app is the first national digital identity and signature solution that enables users to identify themselves to government service providers in all emirates through a smartphone-based authentication..
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is increasing its cybersecurity efforts, having formed the UAE Cyber Security Council earlier this year and recently announcing the adoption of cybersecurity standards for government agencies as it revealed the budget for the next five years..
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Anyone who uses the Internet or an information technology device to threaten or blackmail another to act or not act shall be liable to imprisonment for up to 2 years and a fine not exceeding AED 50,000 or either..
UAE Information Assurance (IA) Regulation
The regulation seeks a trusted digital environment throughout the UAE.
The IA Regulation provides management and technical information security controls for entities to establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve information assurance..
You can report cybercrimes online through the following channels:
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Local cybersecurity laws and scope Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (“ DPL ”) Federal Decree Law No. 34/2021 Cybercrime Law (‘ Cybercrime Law ’) UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2013 regarding Information Security Regulation in Government Entities (‘ Information Security Resolution ’) .
Federal Decree-Law No. 5 of 2012 on Combatting Cybercrimes (Cybercrime Law) – the law criminalises typical cybercrime acts such as:
We support investment in cybersecurity to secure the requirements of digital transformation in the UAE, and as an important part of investing in digital technology.
We look forward to spreading the culture of digital security through initiatives and activities that suit the various segments of society and their digital uses.
