Data and Privacy

The ICO recognises the immense potential of AI to transform various aspects of life but also acknowledges the inherent risks associated with its development and deployment.

UAE leads Gulf in AI strategy. Ethical guidelines established. Data protection law adopted. Concerns over surveillance and rights persist. Engaged in global AI efforts.

Malta's AI strategy emphasises ethical development with a certification programme planned. Concerns persist over AI-powered surveillance projects and privacy issues.

Netherlands launched AI plan, algorithm registry, and oversight body. Faced challenges with discriminatory algorithms. Active in international AI governance.

Saudi Arabia's NSDAI aims for top 15 in AI by 2030. The kingdom advances AI development but faces human rights and privacy concerns.

Mauritius enacted data protection laws, ratified Convention 108+, and established an AI Council. Concerns persist over surveillance and biometric data collection.