# UAE PDPL Article (26): Administrative Penalties

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-26.md

## uae-pdpl:art-26

The Council of Ministers, based upon a suggestion from the General Director of the Bureau, shall issue a decision to limit the actions which constitute a violation of this Decree by Law and its Executive Regulations, including administrative penalties to be imposed.

Page: https://dpolens.com/laws/uae-pdpl/art-26