UAE PDPL Compliance Checklist

• Processing inventory / RoPA-style record
• Lawful basis and transparency notices
• Data subject rights playbooks
• DPO appointment decision documented
• DPIA register for high-risk processing
• Vendor / processor clauses and due diligence
• Security measures linked to IAR / SIEM evidence
• Breach assessment and notification playbook

How CyberSilo Helps

• IAR / PDPL evidence maps in CyberSilo CSA
• Logging and detection evidence with ThreatHawk SIEM
• Advisory scoping — contact CyberSilo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official UAE Data Office checklist?

No. It is a practical CyberSilo programme outline keyed to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 themes.

Does this cover DIFC?

Only as a reminder to map free-zone regimes separately.

How does IAR relate?

Security controls that protect personal data often sit in IAR/IAS evidence — link them rather than duplicating blindly.

Related UAE PDPL Resources

PDPL · DPO/DPIA · CSA