Overview
The consultant will develop a Personal Data Protection Law for Yemen, aligning with international standards and regional best practices, while considering the Yemeni legal and institutional context. The role involves drafting the law, conducting gap analyses, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Review current national laws related to digital and emerging technologies in Yemen.
- Review best regional and international practices in personal data protection law.
- Identify main national stakeholders and hold interviews/meetings.
- Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities.
- Analyze existing legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis.
- Draft a suggested Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
- Present and discuss the draft law with national entities.
- Update and enrich the draft law based on comments.
- Deliver a final report including a summary of implemented activities and a phased roadmap for the law's entry into force.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the drafting or regulatory advisory assessment of personal data protection legislation is required.
- Familiarity with the Yemeni legal system or civil law systems in the Arab region is desirable.
- Expertise in digital technology and digital identity issues is desirable.
- Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable.
Qualifications
- An advanced university degree in law or a related field is required.
- A Ph.D. degree is desired.
