# UAE PDPL Article (25): Grievance against the Bureau's Decisions

Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL), version 2026.1, in force since 2 January 2022. Read from https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/ar/legislations/1972/download. Each clause starts with its key, which is how to cite it.

This is the official English translation. Where the two differ, the Arabic text prevails: https://dpolens.com/ar/laws/uae-pdpl/art-25.md

## uae-pdpl:art-25

Any stakeholder may submit a written grievance to the General Director of the Bureau against any decision or administrative penalty or any other action taken by the Bureau against such stakeholder within (30) thirty days as of the date on which a notice of such administrative decision or penalty is given. Additionally, deciding upon such complaint shall be made within (30) thirty days as of the date on which the complaint is submitted.

It is not permissible to challenge any decision issued by the Bureau in implementation of the provisions of this Decree by Law before submitting a grievance against the same. The Executive Regulations of this Decree by Law set out the procedures for submitting a grievance and deciding thereupon.

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