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United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesLawLawFederal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025Unverified

Child Digital Safety Law

Requires digital platforms and internet service providers operating in or targeting the UAE to protect users under 18, including age verification, parental consent for data collection from children under 13, privacy-by-default settings and blocking children's access to online gambling.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Entered into force; one-year window for platforms to regularize status beginsJan 18 months ago

Body
UAE Federal Government (President)
In effect since
Jan 18 months ago