Laws and data licensing
United Arab Emirates: privacy laws and AI data licensing
Short answer
If your records include people in United Arab Emirates, the main rules are: Federal PDPL plus free-zone laws (DIFC, ADGM).
What to know#
Which law applies depends on where the business sits.
For U.S. suppliers#
- SourceX works with U.S. businesses, but your records may include customers abroad
- Records tied to other countries are reviewed against their rules or excluded
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.