The Qatar Financial Centre's (QFC) Data Protection Office (DPO) has been awarded full membership in the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA), the premier global forum for data protection and privacy authorities.
At the 46th general assembly in Jersey, Channel Islands, the GPA announced this milestone, which underscores the QFC’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of data protection and privacy.
The recognition was largely influenced by the establishment of the DPO and implementation of the QFC Data Protection Regulations and Rule 2021, which govern the processing of personal data within the QFC.
These regulations include enhanced obligations and rights for data subjects, solidifying their alignment with the international best practice and standards in data protection. They ensure that the rights and legitimate interests of data subjects are safeguarded, providing robust protection and transparency when processing personal data.
"Achieving full membership in the GPA is an important step for the DPO and a testament to our team's hard work and the robust data protection framework implemented by the QFC. It strengthens our efforts to protect data privacy within the QFC and raises Qatar’s privacy standards," said Daniel Dominic Patterson, Commissioner - DPO, QFC.
He said the DPO is looking forward to collaborating with its local and international counterparts to shape the future of data protection and privacy.
