Document background
The Data Protection Notice serves as a fundamental document for organizations operating in Qatar or processing personal data of Qatar residents. This document is required under Qatar's Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) to ensure transparency in data processing activities and inform data subjects about their rights. The notice must be provided to individuals before or at the time their personal data is collected, and should be easily accessible, written in clear language, and contain all mandatory information required by Qatari law. For organizations operating within the Qatar Financial Centre, additional requirements under the QFC Data Protection Regulations 2021 must be incorporated. The document should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in data processing activities or regulatory requirements.
