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 Understanding the EU NIS 2 Directive

As defined by the EU Council, the NIS 2 directive “will set the baseline for cybersecurity risk management measures and reporting obligations across all sectors that are covered by the directive”. This whitepaper focuses on summarising the NIS 2 Directive with specific focus on the requirement to appoint an EU representative. This paper also seeks to educate and inform the audiences about the applicability of the new directive and help them identify the striking differences between the NIS 1 and NIS 2 Directives.

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KSA’s Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards

The National Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards were created in
accordance with a directive from the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, under
Cabinet Resolution number (292), dated 27/04/1441H. This directive instructed the National Data
Management Office to develop and implement policies, governance mechanisms, standards, and
controls for data and artificial intelligence, and to monitor compliance upon publication.
The framework is intended to be adopted by all Public Entities in the Kingdom. 


UAE Personal Data Protection Law

The UAE Personal Data Protection Law (UAE PDPL) applies to all public and commercial organizations in the UAE that deal with personal data, regardless of their size or location. Any information that relates to an identifiable individual, either directly or indirectly, such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or any other factor that is specific to the individual’s physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity is considered to be personal data. The law defines personal data in a broad sense to include all of this information.


California Privacy Right Act
As there is growing concern about data privacy and protection, consumers are provided various rights with respect to the use of their personal data. Countries around the world are introducing laws, amending, and providing rules and regulations as there are emerging concerns over the data privacy of individuals.  

The laws and regulations state various obligations for organizations to use the data of the consumers ethically and most safely possible by complying with those laws and regulations. 

Consumers in California are provided with more such rights by the introduction of the California Privacy Right Act. 


Privacy in the Metaverse

The Metaverse is an exciting concept that offers endless possibilities for socialization and entertainment, but it also poses significant privacy concerns. As users immerse themselves in virtual worlds and interact with others, their personal data becomes vulnerable to exploitation, theft, and misuse. To ensure the safety and security of users, it is crucial to address the issue of Metaverse privacy. 



Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022

The Information Technology (IT) Act of 2000, governs the use of personal data currently in India. This framework has been found to be insufficient for ensuring the protection of personal data. A Committee of Professionals on Data Protection, headed by Judge B. N. Sri Krishna, was established by the national government in 2017 to look into matters pertaining to data protection in the nation. In July 2018, the Committee turned in its report. 




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