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AI governance under UAE PDPL: a practical checklist

Data minimisation, access control, retention and vendor terms for AI systems.

22 October 20263 min readBy the DIA team

PDPL applies to personal data processed by AI systems just as it does to any other processing. Start with a data map: what personal data enters the model, where it is stored and who can see the output.

Prefer private deployment or contractual no-training terms, minimise prompt data, restrict retrieval by role, define retention and document the logic for automated decisions that affect people.

What to do next

  • Map personal data flows before the pilot
  • No training on customer data without a lawful basis
  • Document retention, access and escalation

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