ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 2021 are the data protection regime within ADGM — the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi. ADGM DP Regs 2021 are modelled on the EU GDPR. For ITAD, ADGM DP Regs apply to engagements with ADGM-licensed entities, including the major Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth-fund offices and ADGM-licensed financial institutions.
ADGM scope and key tenants
ADGM hosts ~3,500+ companies including ADIA, Mubadala, ADGM-licensed banks, insurance, asset managers. The ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) supervises financial activities; the Office of the Commissioner of Data Protection supervises data protection.
GDPR-equivalent controller obligations
ADGM DP Regs Article 21 (Security of Processing) parallels GDPR Article 32. Operational expectation: appropriate technical and organisational measures including sanitisation matched to data sensitivity. Maxicom certificates satisfy.
Sovereign-wealth-fund engagement profile
Major ADGM-based sovereign wealth fund offices and direct holdings produce occasional but high-sensitivity retiring volumes. Engagement model: NDA-bound, discrete, witness destruction standard, audit-trail consolidation across portfolio companies.
Authoritative references
Primary sources for the standards and frameworks referenced on this page. Maxicom maps every engagement to these recognised authorities.
Frequently asked questions
How do ADGM DP Regs compare to DIFC DPL?
Both GDPR-modelled; both require appropriate technical and organisational measures. Maxicom certificates satisfy both formats.
Are ADGM engagements typically named in case studies?
No. NDA-bound discretion is standard for ADGM sovereign-wealth-fund engagements.
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