Namespace: x-qfc-dp:
Qatar Financial Centre Data Protection Regulations
Jurisdiction: Qatar Financial Centre (QA-QFC) Frameworks addressed: QFC Data Protection Regulations 2021. Enforced by QFCRA. Registration tier: Open Review status: ai_reviewed — Accurate as drafted Review date: 2026-03-20
Overview
The QFC DPR 2021 closely aligns with GDPR. The ChatGPT review found no material inaccuracies in the original namespace definition.
Fields
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
x-qfc-dp:processing_basis | enum | CONDITIONAL | Permitted values: consent, contract_performance, legal_obligation, vital_interests, public_task, legitimate_interests. |
x-qfc-dp:sensitive_data_flag | boolean | OPTIONAL | Set to true where data includes sensitive personal data under QFC DPR 2021. |
x-qfc-dp:dpia_required_flag | boolean | OPTIONAL | Set to true where a DPIA is required. |
x-qfc-dp:cross_border_transfer_basis | enum | OPTIONAL | Permitted values: adequacy_decision, standard_clauses, binding_corporate_rules, consent, contract_performance, vital_interests. |
This namespace is reserved for registration by a qualified QFC data protection law practitioner.