Business Breakfast: Understanding the Data Protection and Privacy Law

This exclusive business breakfast, featuring Abhishek Iyer, offers a comprehensive overview of Data Protection and Privacy requirements in the UAE. The session delivers practical insights on navigating UAE’s Data Protection Law, understanding key legal concepts, and comparing regulatory frameworks across Mainland, DIFC, and ADGM. With actionable strategies and expert guidance, the event equips organizations to enhance data privacy practices, ensure compliance, and confidently manage personal data in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Topics Covered:

• What is Data Protection?
• Overview of Data Protection Law in UAE
• Important concepts under Data Protection Law in UAE
• Comparison of Data Protection Laws in UAE – Mainland, DIFC and ADGM
• How can MBG assist?

Speakers

• Abhishek Iyer
• Senior Manager-Legal

• Abhishek Iyer is a skilled legal professional with diverse experience in corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. With a background in law and business administration from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and successful completion of the executive level of the Company Secretaries exam in India, Abhishek brings a well-rounded legal and regulatory perspective to his role. Currently serving as a Senior Manager in the Legal Services Advisory Team at MBG Corporate Services, Abhishek advises clients on corporate structuring, commercial transactions, employment law, and data protection. He has worked extensively on drafting and implementing data protection policies, privacy notices, consent mechanisms, and internal governance frameworks in line with regional and international data protection regulations.
• Abhishek has also been actively involved in compliance audits for government and semi-government entities, and is proficient in conducting legal due diligence and drafting key commercial agreements such as business transfer agreements, share purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• His strong understanding of client objectives and ability to deliver actionable legal advice make him a trusted advisor to both domestic and international clients operating in the UAE.