Kuwait Decision 26/2024
Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision 26/2024)
Kuwait's data privacy regulation requiring guardian consent for minors under 18, 72-hour breach notification, and automated decision restrictions.
Jurisdiction
Kuwait
Enacted
Jan 1, 2024
Effective
Feb 1, 2024
Enforcement
Kuwait Data Protection Authority
Why It Matters
Kuwait's age 18 consent threshold (higher than GDPR's 16) creates stricter parental consent requirements for AI chatbots serving Kuwaiti youth.
Recent Developments
Effective February 2024 as Kuwait's first comprehensive data protection regulation
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Kuwait
- Entities processing data of Kuwaiti residents
- Automated decision-making systems
Safety Provisions
- Guardian consent required for minors under 18
- 72-hour breach notification to supervisory authority
- Automated decision-making restrictions
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Fines and administrative sanctions
Primary Source
DataGuidance Kuwait Overview
https://www.dataguidance.com/
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Kuwait
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Kuwait. (2024). Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Decision 26/2024).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.