NCSA holds virtual seminar on personal data privacy, organisational resilence
<p>Doha, Qaar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the Personal Data Privacy Protection Department, hosted a virtual seminar titled ‘Protecting Personal Data Privacy in the Age of Resilience,’ drawing over 150 participants from diverse sectors across the country.</p> <p>The session examined the critical role personal data protection plays in reinforcing organisational…
Doha, Qatar - The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) recently convened a virtual seminar titled 'Protecting Personal Data Privacy in the Age of Resilience.' The event attracted more than 150 attendees from various sectors nationwide. The seminar explored the pivotal role personal data privacy plays in bolstering organizational resilience in today's digital environment.
Organizers underscored the importance of adhering to Qatar's Law No. (13) of 2016 on the Protection of Personal Data Privacy, which sets the guidelines for the secure handling, processing, and safeguarding of personal data. The primary focus of the discussions was on fostering digital trust, implementing strong data governance structures, and nurturing a proactive privacy-conscious culture across all entities in Qatar.
Speakers stressed that protecting individual privacy rights is essential for enhancing overall institutional security and public confidence. By convening key stakeholders from both public and commercial sectors, the NCSA reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring regulatory adherence and raising national cybersecurity and data governance standards.
The Agency's objective is to equip entities with the necessary compliance tools and regulatory guidance, ultimately creating a resilient digital ecosystem that protects individual rights while supporting Qatar's economic and technological advancement.
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