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Background Checks in the Middle East: What You Should Know

Background checks are a way to verify an individual’s identity and credentials. They are used in many different industries and sectors, but they are especially important for those who work in Middle Eastern countries.

There are numerous reasons why background checks are necessary for those who work in Middle Eastern countries. These include the following:

To ensure […]

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW NO. 151 OF 2020 (LEGAL ALERT 136)

The critical study of Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 is the first technical publication from the Center for Law and Emerging Technologies within the faculty of Law of the British University in Egypt. It was prepared under the supervision of Dr. Hassan Abdel-Hamid, Dean of the Faculty of Law, along with a […]

ISRAELI STARTUP GRABS SERIES B WITH AI P.I.

AI startup Intelligo Group, a provider of personal and business background screening powered by artificial intelligence, announced a $15 million Series B funding to expand its team and accelerate a US expansion. “Intelligo’s mission is to empower trust and manage risk,” said Shlomo Mirvis, Co-Founder and CEO. “We designed Intelligo to offer the highest quality […]

ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET LAUNCHES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON NEW DATA PROTECTION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced the issuance of a public consultation paper on its proposed new Data Protection Regulations 2020. The New Regulations will repeal the current Data Protection Regulations 2015 and aim to bring the ADGM closer in line with international data protection standards, notably the GDPR. According to the ADGM, the […]