Personal Data Protection Law (Law 30/2018)
Bahrain
2018
Privacy
Overview
Bahrain's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), enacted as Law No. 30 of 2018, is the country's first comprehensive data protection legislation. It sets out legal obligations for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data, aiming to uphold individual privacy rights while supporting the digital economy.The law applies to telecom providers, banks, insurance companies, healthcare institutions, and all public or private entities operating in or targeting Bahrain. It requires clear consent for data processing, mandates security measures, limits cross-border transfers, and provides individuals with rights such as access, correction, and objection.
Key Obligations
- Obtain clear, explicit consent before processing personal data
- Limit data collection to specific, lawful purposes
- Protect data with appropriate technical and organizational measures
- Grant individuals rights to access, rectify, or erase their data
- Restrict cross-border data transfers unless adequate safeguards exist
- Register with the data protection authority and comply with any regulatory instructions
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