Obtaining, disclosing medical data without authorisation is punishable by law in UAE - GulfToday

Obtaining, disclosing medical data without authorisation is punishable by law in UAE

  • 14 Dec 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

 

The UAE Public Prosecution has warned the residents of the dire consequences they could face if they try to obtain or disclose the medical data without authorisation.

 

In its tweet on Monday Public Prosecution has stated that under Article No.7 of the Federal Decree Law No. 5 for 2012 on combatting cybercrimes, whosoever obtains, possesses, modifies, destroys or discloses data or information contained in any electronic document related to medical examinations, medical diagnosis, medical treatment or care, and medical records without authorisation will be punished with temporary imprisonment.


The move is a part of the UAE Public Prosecution's ongoing campaign to promote the legal culture among members of the community, as well as to raise awareness of the law and related legal issues and decrease violations.

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