COMPLIANCE
Overview of the Compliance to Meet Global Standards
Apptunix UAE prioritizes regulatory compliance as a core part of its software architecture. We strictly follow global standards including European data privacy laws, US healthcare regulations, Middle Eastern data protection policies, and Australian compliance frameworks to deliver secure, legally compliant digital solutions.
Engineering Compliant Digital Solutions Across 50+ Countries
Apptunix UAE integrates legal and compliance requirements into software architecture from the very beginning, ensuring every solution fully aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
MIDDLE EAST
- Data Protection and Privacy: Saudi PDPL, UAE PDPL, Qatar PDPPL, Bahrain PDPL
- Al and Data Governance: SDAIA AI Ethics and Data Management Regulations (KSA), National Data Management Office (NDMO) Standards
- Financial and Cybersecurity: SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, DIFC Data Protection Law (Dubai), ADGM Data Protection Regulations, NESA Information Assurance Standards (UAE)
- Cloud and Infrastructure: TRA ICT Regulatory Policy (UAE), G-Cloud Saudi, Digital Oman Cloud Security Framework
Asia-Pacific Market
- Singapore: PDPA, MAS TRM, Cybersecurity Act 2018
- China: PIPL, Cybersecurity Law (CSL), Data Security Law (DSL)
- Japan: APPI (Act on the Protection of Personal Information)
- South Korea: PIPA, FIPA, ISMS Certification Framework
- India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act, 2023)
- Brazil: LGPD
- Mexico: Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP)
- Argentina: Data Protection Act No. 25,326
- Financial and Security Standards: ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, SOC 2, COBIT 5, CIS Controls, AML, KYC, PCI DSS
United States of America
- Privacy and Data Protection: HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA, CPRA, GLBA, FERPA, FISMA, MIPS, MACRA
- Corporate and Financial: SOX, SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules, FFIEC IT Examination Standards
- Security and Infrastructure: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls
- Payments and Banking: PCI DSS, NACHA Operating Rules, FFIEC GLBA Guidelines, AML, KYC
- Accessibility and Inclusion: ADA Title III, Section 508, WCAG 2.2
Europe & the United Kingdom
- Privacy and Data Protection: GDPR, UK GDPR, DPA 2018, ePrivacy Directive, EU Data Act, EU AI Act, NIS2 Directive, Schrems II Transfer Safeguards
- Financial and Payments: PSD2, MiFID II, AMLD6, KYC, EBA Guidelines, EMIR, Basel III
- Cybersecurity and Cloud: ENISA Cybersecurity Act, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, CIS Europe, ETSI Standards
- Accessibility and Inclusion: EN 301549, WCAG 2.2, European Accessibility Act
- Sustainability and ESG: CSRD, ESRS, SFDR, EU Taxonomy, Non-Financial Reporting Directive
- Healthcare and Life Sciences: MDR (EU 2017/745), IVDR (EU 2017/746), EMA Clinical Data Transparency Guidelines
Australia
- Information Security and Governance: APRA CPS 234, APRA CPS 231 (Outsourcing), APRA CPS 235 (Managing Data Risk), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Privacy and Data: OAIC Australian Privacy Principles (APPS), Privacy Act 1988, Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme
- Cyber and Cloud: ASD Essential Eight, ACSC Information Security Manual (ISM), ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
- Al Governance and Ethical Frameworks: NSW AI Assurance Framework, Australian Government Al Ethics Principles
- Accessibility and Design: WCAG 2.2, AS EN 301 549 (ICT Accessibility)
- Sustainability and Reporting: NGER, SECR, Climate Active Certification, Australian Modern Slavery Act
Bespoke Compliance Engineering for Various Industries
We build software that is specifically tailored to the unique mandates of your sector.
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Banking Services & Fintech
Fundamental compliance check:
| SOX | AICPA SOC 2 | PCIDSS | Basel III/IV | IFRS | GLBA |
| FSCS | MiFID II | PSD2 | BSA/USA PATRIOT Act | FATCA | KYC |
| AML | CDR Security Standards | ACSC Essential Eight | AUSTRAC AML/CTF | AFSL | APRA CPS 234/230/231 |
| MAS TRM | NYDFS Cybersecurity Assessment | NIST CSF | ISO 27001 | NIS Regulations | Open Banking (UK OBIE) |
| FCA Guidelines | ZATCA | NESA Standards | SAMA Cybersecurity Framework |
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Healthcare & Telemedicine
Fundamental compliance check:
| HIPAA | MDR | TGA SAMD | ONC Cures Act | MACRA | |
| HITECH | ISO 13485 | NSQHS Standards (1.16-1.18) | SAMHSA | NIST | |
| GDPR | ISO 14971 | MHR & ADHA | MIPS | FISMA | Federal Health Data Law (ITC Healthcare Law No 2/2019) |
| UK GDPR | HL7 | Conformance | MACRA | Clinical Trial Data Management | FCC Telehealth Programs |
| FDA 21 CFR | FHIR | PHIPA | NIST | DHA Data Protection | CMS Telehealth Reimbursement |
| Part 11 | DICOM | CLIA | FISMA | E-Health Interoperability (KSA) | FTC Telehealth Advertising |
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AI & Emerging Technologies
Fundamental compliance check:
| ISO/IEC 42001 | ISO/IEC 22989 | Australian Al Ethics Principles (2019) | NSW AI Assurance Framework | Privacy Act 1988 | |
| KSA PDPL |
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Government & Public Sector
Fundamental compliance check:
| FedRAMP | ACSCISM | APRA CPS 234 | NIS2 Directive | DPA 2018 | GDPR |
| ISO 27701 | ISO 27001 | NIST SP 800-53 | FISMA | ASD Essential Eight | UAE PDPL |
| SDAIA | NESA | TRAICT | PSPF | IRAP |
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Retail & Ecommerce
Fundamental compliance check:
| KYC | ADA | WCAG 2.2 | ΕΝ 301549 | Consumer Protection Act | CPRA |
| E-Commerce & Digital Trade Laws (GCC) | Cybercrime & IT Crimes Law (GCC) | AML | PSD2 | LGPD | PIPL |
| CCPA | GDPR | PCIDSS |
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Education & Edtech
Fundamental compliance check:
| SOC 2 Type II | ISO 27001 | Children’s Code (UK) | ADA Title III | Section 508 |
| WCAG 2.2 | PIPEDA | GDPR | COPPA | FERPA |
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Cloud & Infrastructure
Fundamental compliance check:
| FedRAMP | IRAP | PSPF | ASD Guidelines |
| Cloud Cybersecurity Controls | CCRF | CSP Security Standard (GCC) | CSA STAR |
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Blockchain & Digital Assets
Fundamental compliance check:
| VARA | FATF Travel Rule | Open Source License Compliance | Data Protection & Privacy (GCC) |
| ASIC/Corporations Act |
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Automation & Mobility
Fundamental compliance check:
| LTA Regulations | CMVSS | ESMA/SASO | SPY Car Act |
| NHTSA Guidelines | GSR | UNECE WP.29 R155/156 | ISO/SAE 21434 |
| ISO 26262 | FMVSS |
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OTT & Media Platforms
Fundamental compliance check:
| ICO PECR | Online Safety Act | CRTC | UAE Codes |
| COPPA | ADA | SESAC | ASCAP |
| BMI | DMCA | ||
| IMDA | EAA/EN 301549 | AVMSD | DSA |
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Sustainability & ESG
Fundamental compliance check:
| NGER | SECR | CDP | ISSB |
| TCFD | SASB | NFRD | EU Taxonomy |
| GRI | SFDR | ESRS | CSRD |
Built Inclusive: Accessibility as Your Compliance Edge
Apptunix UAE designs digital experiences that are accessible to every user, regardless of how they interact with technology. By combining automated accessibility audits with real user testing, we ensure our solutions remain intuitive, inclusive, and free from barriers.
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WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
It is an international standard from the W3C providing detailed recommendations to make web content accessible to people with disabilities, including new criteria for cognitive and mobile usability.
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EN 301549
EN 301 549 is a European standard specifying accessibility requirements for ICT products and services, incorporating WCAG 2.2 (or prior versions) as its core web guidelines for public procurement.
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ADA Title III
ADA Title III prohibits discrimination by public accommodations (e.g., businesses like hotels and websites), requiring websites to be accessible to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities, often referencing WCAG standards.
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Section 508
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act mandates that federal agencies and federally funded organizations make their digital content and technologies accessible, aligning with WCAG 2.0 AA (updated to newer versions).
Embedding Compliance into the Fabric of Our Development Lifecycle
Our philosophy treats compliance as an integral part of the development process. We infuse regulatory standards into the architecture using automated safeguards.
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Strategic Regulatory Alignment
Before development, we closely evaluate the regulatory landscape specific to your industry. We then translate legal mandates like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and APRA CPS 234 into actionable architectural blueprints.
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Built-in Security Architecture
Data sovereignty, encryption protocols, and granular access controls are treated as essential architectural components. This “security-by-design” approach means the product is fundamentally robust.
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Automated Governance via DevSecOps
We operationalize compliance by embedding policies directly into our CI/CD pipelines. Through automated scanning and continuous integration testing, our tools verify every build against security standards.
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Continuous Auditability
Our workflow generates comprehensive logs, change records, and audit trails automatically as the code is developed. By the time a product goes live, we possess a verifiable history of the project for internal reviews.
Contacting Us
Please feel free to contact Apptunix UAE with any questions, comments, or concerns at:
Address : One Central, The offices 3 – DWTC – Level 3 Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Email: sales@apptunix.com
Phone: +971 (0) 507821690
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