# UAE PDPL Article (28): The Executive Regulation

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-28.md

## uae-pdpl:art-28

The Council of Ministers, based upon a suggestion from the General Director of the Bureau, shall issue the Executive Regulations of this Decree by Law within six (6) months as of the date on which the Decree by Law is promulgated.

Page: https://dpolens.com/laws/uae-pdpl/art-28