Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy Protection - Qatar

Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy Protection is Qatar’s primary data protection legislation governing the collection, processing, storage, use, and disclosure of personal data. The law establishes obligations for organisations handling personal information, introduces requirements relating to consent, transparency, security safeguards, and lawful processing, and provides individuals with protections over their personal data. The legislation forms the foundation of Qatar’s privacy framework and regulates data protection practices across public and private sector entities.