The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced reciprocal data protection adequacy recognition with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), enabling simpler cross-border transfers of personal and sensitive data between the three jurisdictions. The mutual inclusions in each centre’s data protection adequacy lists follow a comprehensive assessment process, supported by specialist legal firms, covering the underlying data protection frameworks, regulatory enforcement, and alignment with international best practices. The QFC framed the arrangement as reducing compliance burden and costs for international data transfers while maintaining rights, accountability and enforcement.
Qatar Financial Centre 2026-01-29
Qatar Financial Centre secures reciprocal data protection adequacy recognition with Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre announced reciprocal data protection adequacy recognition with Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai International Financial Centre, facilitating simpler cross-border data transfers and reducing compliance burdens while maintaining regulatory standards.