data protection privacy technology law jordan
The increasing use of digital platforms, cloud services, mobile applications, online transactions, customer databases and technology systems has made personal data protection and privacy an important legal consideration for businesses operating in Jordan. Al-Jamal Law Office provides legal advice to companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, technology businesses, online platforms and other organizations concerning personal data protection, privacy, technology agreements and related compliance matters under Jordanian law.
Jordan introduced a dedicated legislative framework through Personal Data Protection Law No. 24 of 2023. According to Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the law entered into effect on 17 March 2024. The Ministry's Personal Data Protection Unit provides official information concerning the rights of data subjects, controller obligations, consent and compliance, while the Ministry also publishes the law and related regulations, instructions, forms and guidance.
Organizations that collect or process information about customers, employees, website visitors, application users, suppliers or other individuals may therefore need to consider how Jordan's data protection requirements apply to their activities.
Al-Jamal Law Office assists clients in reviewing their data-related operations from a legal perspective. Depending on the nature of the organization and the processing activities involved, this may include reviewing privacy policies, privacy notices, consent mechanisms, contractual provisions, data-processing arrangements and procedures relating to the collection, use, disclosure, storage or transfer of personal information.
Jordan's Personal Data Protection Law defines personal data broadly as data or information relating to a natural person that identifies that person directly or indirectly. The legislation also recognizes sensitive personal data, including categories of information that may require particular attention. The precise legal requirements applicable to an organization depend on the type of information involved, the purpose and method of processing and other circumstances.
Privacy compliance is therefore not simply a matter of adding a privacy-policy page to a website. Businesses may need to consider how personal data moves through their operations, who has access to it, why it is collected, the legal basis or consent relied upon where applicable, how requests from individuals are handled, what contractual arrangements exist with service providers, and whether internal procedures appropriately address legal obligations.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship currently publishes resources relating to personal-data processing objections, correction and updating of data, erasure and anonymization, data portability, withdrawal of consent, prior consent and Data Protection Impact Assessments. It also publishes regulations and instructions connected with implementation of the law. These official materials illustrate the range of compliance questions that may arise for organizations processing personal information in Jordan.
Our technology-law services may also involve reviewing agreements connected with websites, applications, software, digital platforms, technology providers and other online services. Depending on the transaction, technology agreements may raise issues involving intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection, licensing, contractual liability, payment obligations, service levels and dispute resolution.
For matters involving ownership or protection of brands, software, creative works or other intellectual assets, clients may also require Al-Jamal Law Office's existing Intellectual Property services. Businesses entering commercial technology arrangements may similarly benefit from the firm's Corporate and Commercial Law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution practices. These related services form part of the firm's broader Legal Services practice in Jordan.
The official Personal Data Protection Unit of Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship provides regulatory information for businesses and individuals, while the Ministry's law, regulations and instructions page provides access to current official data-protection materials.
Al-Jamal Law Office helps clients translate these legal requirements into practical steps appropriate to their activities. Rather than treating every organization in the same manner, we assess the relevant business model, data-processing activities, contractual relationships and legal risks.
Companies, institutions, startups and digital businesses seeking advice concerning Jordan's Personal Data Protection Law, privacy policies, data-processing arrangements, technology contracts or related compliance matters can contact Al-Jamal Law Office in Amman for legal assistance tailored to their circumstances.