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UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Compliance deadline under the Decree by Law

Tech · Compliance deadlines · Fri, January 1, 2027 · United Arab Emirates

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Article 18: those covered must comply within one year from entry into force. The Cabinet may extend this. Not legal advice.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Jan 1, 2026UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Child Digital Safety Law takes effect9 mo ago
Jun 30, 2026UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Social media minimum age resolution takes effect3 mo ago
Jan 1, 2027UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Compliance deadline under the Decree by Lawin 3 mo
Jun 30, 2027UAE Child Digital Safety Law: Social media platforms' transition endsin 9 mo

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