National Data Exchange Security Policy
National Data Exchange Security Policy
The National Data Exchange Security Policy sets baseline security requirements to enhance data exchange security in the UAE. It covers governance, risk management, access control, cryptography, network security, system hardening, logging, and performance monitoring.
In today's interconnected and digital world, data exchange has become a critical component for businesses and organisations, enabling them to share information efficiently and collaboratively. The UAE’s digital transformation hinges on the ability of the UAE entities to exchange data by promoting collaboration, informed decision-making, and innovation, while aiding smart city development, cyber security resilience, healthcare improvements, and economic growth. Secure data exchange is essential for effectively mitigating the rise in potential data breaches and prevent sensitive information from being accessed or leaked by unauthorised parties during the data exchange process. These security measures are vital for the secure transfer of sensitive data across different platforms and systems to address risks and enable secure information sharing.
The Cyber Security Council has established this policy to enhance data exchange security, aligned with the UAE’s national priority to be a global leader in cyber security; and enhance the security posture of organisations and individuals within the UAE sharing business critical and personal data.
Read the full policy here. (PDF, 2.4 MB)
In today's interconnected and digital world, data exchange has become a critical component for businesses and organisations, enabling them to share information efficiently and collaboratively. The UAE’s digital transformation hinges on the ability of the UAE entities to exchange data by promoting collaboration, informed decision-making, and innovation, while aiding smart city development, cyber security resilience, healthcare improvements, and economic growth. Secure data exchange is essential for effectively mitigating the rise in potential data breaches and prevent sensitive information from being accessed or leaked by unauthorised parties during the data exchange process. These security measures are vital for the secure transfer of sensitive data across different platforms and systems to address risks and enable secure information sharing.
The Cyber Security Council has established this policy to enhance data exchange security, aligned with the UAE’s national priority to be a global leader in cyber security; and enhance the security posture of organisations and individuals within the UAE sharing business critical and personal data.
Read the full policy here. (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Updated on:
02 Jul 2026
