Middle East and North Africa Focus: Data Protection and Privacy Regulations Across the Region

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Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), data protection legislation is still in its infancy, but where data protection laws do exist, enforcement is problematic.

PrivSec Global: On Demand Session - 23 June 2021

0900 Middle East and North Africa Focus_ Data Protection and Privacy Regulations Across the Region

Middle East and North Africa Focus: Data Protection and Privacy Regulations Across the Region

Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), data protection legislation is still in its infancy, but where data protection laws do exist, enforcement is problematic. A 2020 survey suggested that over 40% of companies in MENA are facing regulatory investigations due to poor integration of technology.

This panel discusses how the MENA region can ethically manage data in the wake of rapid transformation.