UAE launches KYC platform for enhanced financial data

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The UAE government has launched the Know Your Customer (KYC) digital platform, aimed at providing accurate, confidential data for financial transactions.

This new platform is a key part of the country's strategy to modernize its financial infrastructure, boost digital transformation, and create a unified system for verifying customer identities. It also strengthens efforts to combat financial crime and ensures compliance with regulations.

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2024, the KYC platform is designed to enhance transparency, build trust in the UAE's business and financial systems, and position the country as a global leader in fintech. It will streamline identity verification across the financial, banking and insurance sectors, supporting a stable and sustainable economy.

A new company will be established to oversee the platform’s operations, including managing customer data and ensuring compliance with national cybersecurity standards. This company will also issue KYC reports and collaborate with data providers.

The platform comes with strict legal protections for customer data, ensuring it can only be disclosed under specific conditions. Any breach of confidentiality could lead to severe penalties, including prison time and hefty fines.

The Central Bank of the UAE will regulate the platform and establish a code of conduct for data providers, helping to maintain the integrity of the system and safeguard sensitive customer information.

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