Data Protection: Applicability
Overview
This Practice Note will provide an overview of the applicability of data protection laws in Qatar and the scope of application and exemptions relating to data protection.
Definitions
Controller: A physical or juristic person who, alone or jointly with other persons, determines the method and purpose of processing of personal data.
Data controller: A person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the means and purpose of processing any personal data.
Individual: A natural person whose personal data is processed.
Legitimate purpose: The purpose for which an individual’s personal data is processed according to Qatar Law No. 13/2016 On the Protection of Personal Data Privacy.
Minister: Minister of Transport and Communication.
Personal data: Any information that relates to an individual whose identity is identified or can reasonably be identified, either from the data, or in combination with any other information.
Processing: Conducting one operation or a set of operations on personal data, such as collection, reception, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, use, disclosure, transmission, transfer, restriction, destruction, erasure and cancellation.
Personal data: Any information relating to an individual by which the individual can be identified or can potentially be identified.