# UAE PDPL Article (3): Bureau's Power of Exemption

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-3.md

## uae-pdpl:art-3

Without prejudice to any other competencies prescribes for the Bureau under any other legislation, the Bureau may exempt some establishments that do not process a large volume of Personal Data from part, or all of the requirements of the personal data protection provisions stipulated in this Decree by Law, in accordance with the standards and controls set by the Executive Regulations of this Decree by Law.

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