Personal Data Protection Law No. 24

Jordan

2023

AML/CFT

Overview

Personal Data Protection Law No. 24 of 2023 is Jordan's first comprehensive legislation on personal data protection. It was enacted to establish a clear legal framework for how data is collected, processed, stored, and transferred across sectors, aligning with global privacy standards.

The law applies to banks, telecommunication providers, digital platforms, healthcare organizations, insurance providers, and other businesses operating in Jordan that handle personal data. It introduces requirements such as data subject consent, purpose limitation, and cross-border transfer restrictions. Although the law is in force, full enforcement remains pending as the national Data Protection Authority has yet to be established.

Key Obligations

Obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting or processing their data
Limit data use to clearly defined and lawful purposes
Provide individuals with rights to access, correct, erase, or restrict their data
Restrict cross-border data transfers to jurisdictions offering adequate protection

Adopt technical and organizational safeguards to ensure data security
Appoint data protection officers as required by forthcoming regulations
Comply with future rules issued by the national Data Protection Authority

FAQ

Related Regulations

FATF 40 AML/CFT Recommendations

DFSA AML Rulebook DIFC

CBUAE AML Payments Guidance

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