The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s heavy focus on technology and innovation is dictating how privacy laws are administered, placing emphasis on protecting and supporting the rights of consumers, employees, and other...more
At the end of last year, Qatar became the first Gulf state to enact a comprehensive privacy law. Until now, the many companies that market to consumers or have employees based in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have...more
On November 3, 2016, the State of Qatar announced the passage of a new national privacy law. The law, which requires companies and organizations to protect the personal information they gather from individuals, is the first...more