What does The UAE Penal Code of 1987 say about Data Protection?

The UAE Penal Code of 1987 primarily addresses criminal offenses and does not specifically focus on data protection. However, it includes provisions that relate to privacy and the unauthorized access or misuse of personal data. For comprehensive data protection regulations, the UAE has enacted laws such as the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, which establishes guidelines for the collection, processing, and storage of personal information. This law aims to safeguard individual privacy rights in the digital age.