The laws of Qatar provides certain privacy protections and rights for individuals. Companies subject to the law in Qatar, must comply with the requirements under the laws and regulations listed below.
Privacy Laws and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
Law No. 13 of 2016 on the protection of personal data privacy
Compliance and Data Protection Department’s (CDP) Guidelines
Sectoral Privacy Laws and Regulations
QFC Data Protection Regulations (2021)
QFC Data Protection Rules (2021)
The Telecommunications Law (2006)
The Telecommunications By-Law (2009)
Electronic Commerce and Transactions Law (2010)
Cybercrime Prevention Law (Law 14 of 2014)
National Data Protection Authority - Other Government Agencies
Compliance and Data Protection Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications
Responsible for implementation and enforcement of the national data protection law
Responsible for implementation and enforcement of the QFC Data Protection Regulations
