Maldives Draft PDPB
Draft Privacy and Data Protection Bill
Maldives' draft data protection law proposing Data Protection Authority and defining sensitive data including health information.
Jurisdiction
Maldives
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Data Protection Authority (proposed)
Under consideration
Regulations.AI Maldives OverviewWhy It Matters
Maldives' proposed health data protections will impact mental health chatbots serving Maldivian users if enacted. Monitor for passage.
Recent Developments
Draft under consideration; passage timing unclear
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Maldives (when enacted)
- Entities processing health or sensitive data
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Data Protection Authority proposed
- Sensitive data includes health information
- Data subject rights framework
- Breach notification proposed
- Cross-border transfer restrictions
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
To be determined upon enactment
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Maldives
Focus Areas
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APA
Maldives. (n.d.). Draft Privacy and Data Protection Bill.
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.