In this episode of The Riffle, we unpack ADGM’s newly enacted Substantial Public Interest Rules under the Data Protection Regulations 2021, effective September 9, 2025.

These amendments provide much-needed clarity on processing Special Categories of Personal Data under defined public interest grounds — with a strong emphasis on protecting vulnerable individuals, such as children and adults at risk of harm, while enabling responsible data use across sectors.

Tune in as we cover:

🔹 Why these rules matter for data protection in ADGM

🔹 Key provisions for the insurance sector (Rule 3)

🔹 Safeguards for children and at-risk individuals (Rule 4)

🔹 The balance between global best practices and local societal needs

The rules reinforce ADGM’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and public trust, marking another step forward in its role as a global financial centre with robust regulatory standards.

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