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Individuals and organisations in the United Arab Emirates must comply with Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Countering Rumours and Cybercrimes (in force 2 January 2022), which provides a comprehensive legal framework to protect UAE government websites and databases, combat the spread of rumours and fake news, safeguard against electronic fraud, and maintain privacy and personal rights, by avoiding hacking, attacking or tampering with government information systems and data, refraining from disseminating false information or information that harms UAE interests or security, and verifying the credibility of information before sharing or forwarding, given that an online user could be punished or held liable under the law by merely sharing, forwarding, or distributing an article or comment containing inaccurate or misleading information even if the user is not the publisher.
Pillar: Cybersecurity · Authority: Government of the United Arab Emirates / UAE Federal Public Prosecution / UAE Cybersecurity Council · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1526/download
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- Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumours and Cybercrimes took effect on 2 January 2022; the law provides a comprehensive legal framework to address concerns relating to the misuse and abuse of online technologies and aims to enhance the level of protection from online crimes committed through the use of information technology, networks and platforms.
- The law seeks to protect the UAE's government websites and databases, combat the spread of rumours and fake news, safeguard against electronic fraud and maintain privacy and personal rights.
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