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Data protection authority

Compliance and Data Protection Department — National Cyber Security Agency

CDP / NCSA (QA) Qatar

Qatar's State-level data protection supervisory function, currently housed in the National Cyber Security Agency.

Jurisdiction (head office)
Qatar
Scope covered
State of Qatar (excluding entities licensed within the QFC)
Type
Data protection authority
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
Law No. 13 of 2016 Concerning Privacy and Protection of Personal Data (in effect 2017)
Status
Current — verified June 2026
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