Securing Privacy: Safeguarding Against Cyber Threats in the UAE and Morocco

This research evaluates the effectiveness of the current legal frameworks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco in organizing cybersecurity risks and safeguarding the privacy of individuals in the digital world. The research focuses on assessing the response of the legislation of these countries to the constantly evolving cybersecurity threats and determining its adequacy in ensuring the protection of the privacy of individuals while complying with European Union (EU) standards. The study explores different legal perspectives on protecting privacy rights by comparing the legislation from Morocco and the UAE with recent EU regulations. It recommended that effective control over electronic services be sought to mitigate illegal forms of privacy and personal data abuse. The legislative body of the UAE is urged to develop legislation on the right to information, taking cues from the legislative actions of Morocco. Furthermore, the Moroccan legislature emphasizes expanding the definition of personal data beyond the confines of sound and image.