Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Data Protection & Cybersecurity Law
Our Expertise
GDPR Compliance & Privacy Law in Iraq
As businesses in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq increasingly operate across borders and handle the personal data of EU residents, compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become a critical legal obligation.
Dler Law Office provides comprehensive data protection advisory services — from initial GDPR gap assessments and privacy policy drafting to data breach response and regulatory liaison — tailored to the specific context of businesses operating in Erbil and across Iraq.
GDPR compliance assessments for Iraqi businesses
Privacy policy and data processing agreement drafting
Data Protection Officer (DPO) advisory services
Data breach incident response and notification
Cross-border data transfer mechanisms (SCCs, adequacy)
Cybersecurity legal frameworks and vendor contracts
Employee monitoring and workplace privacy policies
Iraq regulatory compliance and emerging data law
FAQ
Data Protection Law Questions — Iraq & GDPR
Is GDPR applicable to companies operating in Iraq?
Yes. GDPR applies to any company that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the company is based. Iraqi businesses handling EU customer or employee data must comply with GDPR. Dler Law Office advises on both GDPR obligations and Iraq's emerging data protection framework.
Does Iraq have its own data protection law?
Iraq is in the process of developing formal data protection legislation. Existing protections derive from constitutional privacy rights and sector-specific regulations. The Kurdistan Region also follows applicable Iraqi law. We monitor legislative developments and advise clients proactively.
What should a company do after a data breach in Kurdistan Iraq?
Immediately contain the breach, assess the scope, and notify affected parties as required. If EU personal data is involved, GDPR mandates notification to the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours. Dler Law Office provides rapid-response legal counsel for data breach incidents.
Can foreign companies operating in Kurdistan be fined under GDPR?
Yes. GDPR applies extraterritorially. A company based in Erbil that targets EU consumers or monitors their behaviour is subject to GDPR and can face fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover.