Cloud Computing 2024
Type
Questions and Answers
Date
16 Dec 2024
Source
GCC - Middle East Corporate Counsel Advisor
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
General Information Technology & Telecommunications, E-Commerce
Copyright
LexisNexis
Does this jurisdiction have any specific laws and/or regulations on cloud computing – if so, what are they?>>🔗
Yes, Oman has established a detailed legal framework for cloud computing services and data centres under Oman Ministerial Decision No. 1152/2/19/2024-20 On the Issuance of the Regulation Governing Cloud Computing Services and Data Centres. These regulations govern licensing, operational requirements, data sovereignty, and security standards for cloud service providers (CSPs) in Oman. These provisions align with international best practices, with a specific emphasis on data localisation, protection of sensitive information, and compliance with stringent security protocol.