UAE DU VARA Technology Rulebook

Published on: May 22, 2025

On May 19, UAE DU VARA issued Technology & Information Rulebook.

  • UAE DU VARA published its Technology and Information Rulebook, and its schedules.
  • See also, UAE DU VARA issued activity-based rulebook version 2.0, #255338.
  • Main Points
  • The updated Rulebook is available in pdf format; parts are also available separately.
  • For Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) licensed for virtual asset (VA) services.
  • Those VASPs must also comply with the Company Rulebook; Compliance and Risk Management Rulebook; Market Conduct Rulebook; Rulebooks for the VA activities.
  • Rulebook's parts are: Part I-Technology Governance, Controls and Security; Part II-Personal Data Protection; Part III-Confidential Information; Schedule 1-Guidance on Technology Governance, Risk Assessment Frameworks; and Schedule 2-Definitions.
  • Effectiveness
  • This version shall take effect on Jun. 19, 2025.
Regulators
UAE DU VARA
Entity Types
B/D; Exch; IA; Inv Co; MSB
Reference
RF, 5/19/2025
Functions
AML; Compliance; C-Suite; Financial; Operations; Outsourcing; Privacy; Product Administration; Reporting; Risk; Technology; Treasury
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Category
State
N/A
Products
Cryptocurrency; Fund Mgt; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
May 19, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 19, 2025
Rule ID
255231
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
May 19, 2025
Report Section
International