The session brought together business leaders, legal professionals, and risk specialists to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, personal data protection, cybersecurity risk, and cyber insurance across the GCC.
Key discussions included:
✔ Oman’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and regional regulatory developments
✔ Cross-border data transfers and data controller accountability
✔ Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and operational risk exposure
✔ The growing role of cyber insurance and incident response planning
✔ Practical steps organizations should take to strengthen compliance and resilience
Key takeaways included:
• Get acquainted with the PDPL and implementing regulations
• Formally appoint a Data Protection Officer
• Undertake a data audit
• Conduct a cybersecurity and systems audit
• Consider obtaining cyber insurance