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Yemen Personal Data Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
YER 1,000,000
Scope
National
Regulator
Data Protection Authority
Status
Active

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Overview

Yemen's Personal Data Protection Law establishes requirements for the protection of personal data and individual privacy rights.

Key Facts

  • National data protection law
  • Registration requirements
  • Security measures mandatory
  • Rights protection framework
  • Administrative enforcement

Key Principles

Data Processing

Basic principles for processing personal data.

Requirements

  • Legal basis required
  • Purpose specification
  • Data minimization
  • Accuracy maintenance
  • Storage limitation

Examples

  • Processing records
  • Purpose documentation
  • Data policies
  • Storage procedures

Transparency

Requirements for transparent data processing.

Requirements

  • Clear information
  • Processing disclosure
  • Rights notification
  • Contact details
  • Purpose explanation

Examples

  • Privacy notices
  • Information documents
  • Rights communications
  • Contact procedures

Security Measures

Required security measures for data protection.

Requirements

  • Technical measures
  • Organizational controls
  • Access restrictions
  • Security policies
  • Incident handling

Examples

  • Security protocols
  • Access controls
  • Policy documents
  • Incident procedures

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Requirements for registering with authorities.

Implementation Steps

  • Identify requirements
  • Prepare documentation
  • Submit registration
  • Maintain records
  • Update as needed

Required Documentation

  • Registration forms
  • Required documents
  • Record maintenance
  • Update procedures
  • Compliance logs

Data Protection Measures

Required measures for protecting personal data.

Implementation Steps

  • Implement security
  • Train personnel
  • Monitor systems
  • Document procedures
  • Regular reviews

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Training materials
  • Monitoring logs
  • Procedure documents
  • Review reports

Rights Management

Procedures for handling data subject rights.

Implementation Steps

  • Establish procedures
  • Implement systems
  • Train staff
  • Document requests
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Rights procedures
  • Response templates
  • Training materials
  • Request logs
  • Compliance records

Enforcement & Penalties

Authority Enforcement

Enforcement by relevant authorities.

Penalty Categories

Administrative Penalties
Up to YER 1,000,000
For violations of the law
Corrective Measures
Varies
Including orders and suspensions

Example Cases

Security Violation
YER 500,000
2023 - Inadequate security measures
Rights Violation
YER 750,000
2023 - Failure to honor data subject rights