• DIFC first in the region to advance position on data protection, regulations, and governance within the Global Forum Assembly (GFA)

• In 2022, DIFC Commissioner recognised Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) as an adequate mechanism for free flow of data with trust
• As an Associate in the Global CBPR Forum (the Forum), DIFC and the GFA leadership look to further opportunities for regulatory cooperation
• GFA’s recognition reinforces DIFC’s regionally pioneering position on data protection, regulations, and governance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 27 August 2024: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has been recognised by the GFA as an Associate Member.