Yemen Personal Data Protection Law
View Law TextMaximum Fine
YER 1,000,000
Scope
National
Regulator
Data Protection Authority
Status
Active
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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