Conduct a data protection impact assessment for high-risk processing using new technologies
Under UAE PDPL, Article on data protection impact assessment (reviewer to cite article number)
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What does it require?
Before processing that uses modern technologies and is likely to pose a high risk to privacy, controllers must assess the impact on personal data protection, covering the processing, its purposes, risks and safeguards.
Practical action
Run a DPIA for AI systems processing personal data of UAE residents and keep it on file.
Who does it apply to?
Controllers using new technologies for high-risk processing.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
Evidence examples
- Data protection impact assessment (report)
Framework mappings
Original editorial crosswalks. They cite clause numbers only and reproduce no standard text; confidence reflects how direct the mapping is.
| Framework | Reference | Note | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 42001:2023 | Clause 6.1.4 AI system impact assessment | Original editorial mapping. | medium |
Similar obligations in other instruments
- Carry out a fundamental rights impact assessment before deployment — EU AI Act, European Union
- Significant Data Fiduciaries must appoint a DPO and run impact assessments and audits — India DPDP Act, India
- Carry out a data protection impact assessment for high-risk AI processing — ICO AI guidance, United Kingdom
- Deployers must complete impact assessments for high-risk AI — Colorado AI Act, Colorado (United States)
- Map context, intended use and potential impacts (Map) — NIST AI RMF, United States (voluntary)
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.