Cyber security in the UAE: new measures for the public sector: A challenge facing us all
Type
E-journal
Date
3 Oct 2013
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Data Protection, Computer Crime, Rights & Duties of Employees & Employers, Restrictive Covenants & Confidential Information in Employment
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Clyde & Co
Legal reference
Cabinet Decision No. 21/2013, Federal Law No. 3/1987, Federal Law No. 7/2002, Federal Law No. 8/1980
Analysis
The world now spends more than 110 billion minutes on social networks per month. It is estimated that 60% of all internet users access some form of social networking site on a daily basis. In this update we provide an overview of the new information security laws that were issued in August in the UAE; the risks posed by employee use of information technology in the workplace; and the practical steps organisation can take to mitigate these risks.
With increased use, social media provides unique opportunities. Its content can be republished and can rapidly be seen by a huge audience: globally, Twitter has 200 million active users and Facebook more than 1 billion. Organisations can therefore reach the world's population in a matter of seconds. However, the same speed of communication and dissemination also applies to insignificant, careless or damaging e-mails or posts. What may look like a small-scale incident can quickly escalate into an issue incurring significant costs and damage to an organisation's reputation.
UAE IT Security Law