Oman · Privacy & Data Protection
The country's own data-protection regime, registration duties, and its official supervisory authority.
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The Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree 6/2022) and its Executive Regulations (Ministerial Decision 34/2024) are regulated by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. Processing needs the data subject's consent or another lawful ground, sensitive data needs a permit, and transfers abroad are restricted. A breach likely to harm data subjects must be reported to the Ministry within 72 hours, and affected people told where the risk is high. Fines reach OMR 500,000 for the most serious breaches, such as unlawful transfers.
- Breaches likely to harm data subjects are reported to the Ministry within 72 hours.
- Processing sensitive personal data needs a permit.
- Fines reach OMR 500,000 for the most serious breaches.
- Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT)
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology: the regulator for personal data protection.
Government portals
- Oman Tax Authority — Corporate income tax, VAT, excise and the personal income tax from 2028.
- Ministry of Labour — Work permits, Omanisation and labour services (in Arabic).
- Royal Oman Police eVisa — Visit, tourist and residence visa applications online.
- Directorate General of Customs — Import and export procedures and customs services (in Arabic).