# UAE PDPL Article (27): Authorization

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-27.md

## uae-pdpl:art-27

The Council of Ministers, based upon a suggestion from the General Director of the Bureau, may authorize any competent local government authority within the scope of its local competence, to exercise some of the Bureau' powers set out in this Decree by Law.

Page: https://dpolens.com/laws/uae-pdpl/art-27