Laws & RegulationsUAE Cybercrime Law
In Forcecross-sectorFederal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021
Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrime
Also known as: UAE Cybercrime Law
The UAE Cybercrime Law criminalizes unauthorized access to information systems, data breaches, electronic fraud, and cyberattacks. It applies to anyone committing cybercrimes in the UAE or targeting UAE systems from abroad. Organizations must implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Regulator
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority
Effective
1/2/2022
Sector
cross-sector
Full Text / Summary
Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 replaced the previous cybercrime law (Federal Law No. 5 of 2012). It covers: (1) unauthorized access to electronic systems; (2) disruption of information systems; (3) electronic fraud; (4) cyberattacks on critical infrastructure; (5) spreading rumors and false information online; (6) privacy violations. The law has extraterritorial application and applies to acts committed outside the UAE that target UAE systems or residents.