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Data Protection
Qatar Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): consent, lawful processing, breach notification, cross-border transfer.
- Governing law
- FDL-45-2021
30DAYS
Data breach notification deadline to authority
Explicit
Consent required for sensitive data processing
16YEARS
Minimum age for independent data subject consent
6RIGHTS
Core subject rights: access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, object
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I want to see what data companies have about me
Learn your rights to request and access personal data held by organizations in Qatar, including timelines and procedures for data disclosure requests.
02
My personal data was compromised in a breach
Understand your rights when data is breached in Qatar, reporting obligations for organizations, and steps to take to protect yourself.
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I need to know what my employer can do with my data
Explore employer obligations regarding employee data collection, storage, and use in Qatar, plus protections for sensitive information like health records.
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My personal data was compromised in a breach
Other questions
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Can Companies Collect Your Data Without Permission in Qatar?
Qatar law requires companies to obtain your consent before processing personal data, and you can withdraw that consent at any time under Article 5.
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How to Access Your Personal Data in Qatar?
Under Article 6, you have the right to access and review any personal data a company in Qatar holds about you at any time.
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What Are Employer Data Obligations in Qatar?
Employers in Qatar must inform you of data processing, keep information accurate and secure under Law No. 13 of 2016, with stricter rules for sensitive data.
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Qatar Child Data Protection Rules?
Articles 16 and 17 give children's data special legal protection in Qatar, requiring websites targeting children to post clear data collection notices.
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Does Qatar protect health and religious data?
Article 16 gives extra protection to sensitive data including health, religion, ethnicity, and children's data, imposing stricter obligations on anyone processing it.