# UAE PDPL Article (6): Terms of Consent to Data Processing

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-6.md

## uae-pdpl:art-6:para-1

1. To be considered, the consent of the Data Subject to the processing of date shall require the following:

### uae-pdpl:art-6:para-1:pt-a

a. The Controller shall be able to prove the consent of the Data Subject in the event that the processing of Personal Data is based on the consent of the Data Subject.

### uae-pdpl:art-6:para-1:pt-b

b. The Consent shall be prepared in a clear, simple, unambiguous and easily accessible manner, whether in writing or electronically.

### uae-pdpl:art-6:para-1:pt-c

c. The Consent shall include the Data Subject's right to withdraw it easily.

## uae-pdpl:art-6:para-2

2. The Data Subject may, at any time, withdraw their consent to the processing of Personal Data. Such withdrawal of consent shall not affect the legality of the processing based on the given consent before withdrawing it.

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