What Kuwait Data Privacy Protection Regulation No. 42 of 2021 - CITRA (Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority) Oversight, Processing Conditions, Sensitive Data, Cross-Border Transfer Rules, Security Measures, 72-Hour Breach Notification and Fines up to KWD 50,000 requires
The CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation No. 42 of 2021 establishes data protection obligations for entities processing personal data in Kuwait, including requirements for lawful processing, data subject rights, breach notification within 72 hours, and security safeguards. It is a regulation issued by CITRA under its regulatory authority over communications and information technology, established by Decree-Law No. 37 of 2014. CITRA subsequently issued an amending instrument, Decision No. 26 of 2024, effective 19 February 2024.
Pillar: Data Protection & Privacy · Authority: Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) - الهيئة العامة للاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات · Version: 1.1.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.citra.gov.kw/sites/en/LegalReferences/Resolution-No-42-On-Data-Privacy-Protection-Regulation.pdf
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- CITRA Data Privacy Protection Regulation No. 42 of 2021, https://www.citra.gov.kw/sites/en/LegalReferences/Resolution-No-42-On-Data-Privacy-Protection-Regulation.pdf, 2021
- CITRA Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority - establishing law Decree-Law No. 37 of 2014, https://www.citra.gov.kw/, 2014
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