Bahrain — PDPL DSAR Deadline Calculator
Calculate your exact response deadline under Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 30 of 2018) (PDPL).
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PDPL Overview
Full Name
Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 30 of 2018)
Effective Since
2019-08-01
Regulatory Authority
Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA)
Official Text
View lawUp to BHD 20,000 (approx. USD 53,000); imprisonment up to 1 year for serious violations
Request Types & Deadlines
| Request Type | Deadline | Extension |
|---|---|---|
Right of Access Art. 17 — Right to access personal data and obtain a copy | 30 days | Not available |
Right to Correction Art. 18 — Right to request correction of inaccurate personal data | 30 days | Not available |
Right to Deletion Art. 18 — Right to request deletion of personal data | 30 days | Not available |
Right to Object Art. 19 — Right to object to processing of personal data | 30 days | Not available |
Extension Rules
PDPL does not provide for deadline extensions under standard circumstances.
Special Rules & Common Mistakes
- •Must respond to data subject requests within 30 calendar days
- •No formal extension mechanism under the PDPL
- •Bahrain was the first GCC country to enact a comprehensive data protection law
- •Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) oversees enforcement
- •Cross-border data transfer requires adequate level of protection
- •Mandatory breach notification to the Authority without undue delay
Compare with Other Jurisdictions
| Law | Deadline | Method | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain PDPL | 30 days | calendar days | No |
| 🇪🇺 EU GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇬🇧 UK GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇺🇸 CCPA | 45 days | calendar days | +45 days |
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