KBH advises clients on data protection, privacy and information governance matters across the UAE, the DIFC and the wider region. The firm assists businesses, financial institutions, regulated entities, family offices, employers, technology companies and international organisations with the legal and regulatory issues arising from the collection, use, storage, transfer and protection of personal data.
The firm has particular experience advising on data protection requirements in the DIFC, as well as UAE privacy and regulatory frameworks and international data protection considerations where relevant. KBH works with clients to assess data protection risk, design compliance frameworks and implement practical policies, procedures and contractual protections that reflect the way their businesses operate.
KBH’s data protection work includes privacy audits, data mapping, data protection impact assessments, privacy notices, consent mechanisms, data processing agreements, cross-border transfer arrangements, employee data issues, records management, governance protocols and advice on the handling of sensitive personal data. The firm also assists clients with data breach preparedness, incident response, regulatory engagement and internal investigations arising from data security or privacy concerns.
The firm advises across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, technology, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, real estate, construction, energy, transport, media and professional services. Its lawyers combine regulatory, corporate, employment, disputes and financial services experience, enabling KBH to provide integrated advice on privacy issues that arise in day-to-day operations, transactions, investigations, employment matters and commercial disputes.
KBH’s approach is practical, risk-based and commercially focused. The firm helps clients build data protection frameworks that support regulatory compliance, operational resilience, stakeholder trust and responsible data use in an increasingly digital business environment.