PDPL Compliance: What UAE Software Teams Must Build
The UAE Personal Data Protection Law, read as engineering work: consent, data residency, breach reporting, and the controls an auditor asks to see.
Compliance Testing Services in Dubai and the UAE
Vervali provides compliance testing in Dubai that checks your software against the standards UAE regulators and auditors expect, and produces the evidence to prove it. We test readiness for the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, for ADHICS in Abu Dhabi healthcare, for DESC in Dubai government, and for frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls. We are a testing-first firm, not a certification body: we test your controls, find the gaps, and give you the evidence to take into an audit. This page explains what we test and which mandates apply.
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What do our compliance testing services cover?
We test software and its controls against the frameworks that bind UAE organisations, and hand you audit-ready evidence.
UAE PDPL readiness testing
We test how your application collects, stores and processes personal data against the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, and document where it stands.
ADHICS and healthcare compliance
For Abu Dhabi healthcare systems we test against the ADHICS standard so patient data handling meets the mandate before audit.
DESC and government supplier compliance
For Dubai government suppliers we test against DESC information-security requirements so your software clears the bar to serve public bodies.
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 control testing
We test your security controls against SOC 2 criteria and ISO 27001 controls and produce the evidence, so your certification effort starts from a known position rather than a guess.
The UAE compliance landscape, in plain terms
The specific mandates, stated plainly, including what Open Finance does and does not require.
The core UAE data law is the Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law 45 of 2021, in force since 2 January 2022). Abu Dhabi healthcare adds ADHICS; Dubai government suppliers face DESC; federal digital services are held to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility under the TDRA. In regulated finance, the Central Bank of the UAE Open Finance framework requires a FAPI 2.0 architecture; it does not mandate individual conformance certification, and licensed financial institutions are exempt from self-certifying (only third-party providers self-certify). We test to the real requirement, not a misremembered one.
UAE PDPL
ADHICS
DESC
WCAG 2.1 AA / TDRA
CBUAE Open Finance / FAPI 2.0
Honest scope
We deliver readiness and control testing with audit-ready evidence. We do not issue compliance certificates; accredited certifying bodies do.
How is compliance testing scoped and priced?
Compliance testing is scoped to the frameworks in play and the size of the system, so we give you a fixed price before we start. A single-framework readiness check and a multi-framework programme are scoped differently, and we are clear about what is a test and what would need a separate certifying body.
Fixed price before start
Single-framework check
Multi-framework programme
Testing, not certification
Need audit-ready evidence before your next review? Book a free compliance readiness check.
Book a free compliance readiness reviewHow to choose a compliance testing partner in Dubai?
Know the mandate, know the deliverable, and know the line between testing and certification.
What to look for?
Look for a partner who knows the specific UAE mandates rather than generic "security", who is honest about the line between testing and certification, and who hands you evidence an auditor will accept. Ask exactly which framework they test against and what the deliverable is.
Why testing-first matters for compliance?
Compliance is a testing and evidence problem before it is a paperwork problem. Because testing is what Vervali does, we validate the controls in the software itself and document the result, so the compliance claim rests on tested reality, not a checklist.
What UAE compliance work have we delivered?
Concrete, anonymized outcomes from UAE compliance and assurance programmes we have delivered.
UAE SME finance
For a UAE SME finance-management platform we delivered testing that supported 100 percent compliance with UAE financial regulations.
100% regulatory compliance support UAE financial regulations Audit-ready evidenceDubai government / border security
For a Dubai government border-security provider we delivered automation and functional assurance at government scale, holding the system stable at 1,000 transactions a second at peak.
Government-scale assurance 1,000 TPS at peak Automation and functional QATECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
Driving Innovation with the Right Tech Stack
We test software and controls against UAE mandates and frameworks like PDPL, ADHICS, DESC, SOC 2 and ISO 27001, producing audit-ready evidence so certification starts from a known position.
TESTIMONIALS
What do clients say about us?
Vervali Systems Pvt Ltd's work has increased test coverage by 70% to 80%, shortened regression testing time from multiple days to a few hours, and reduced manual regression effort by over 50%. The team has demonstrated effective project management and is responsive, flexible, and communicative.
Muhammad Raheel
Emaratech
80%
Higher Test Coverage
Vervali Systems has been a reliable testing partner, effectively identifying defects, validating new features, and supporting UAT. Their responsive team, strong project management, and commitment to quality have made our overall experience highly positive.
Ameya Musale
Provident Insurance Ltd
4.5★
Client Rating
Vervali Systems delivered our mobile app enhancements with speed and precision. Their geofencing implementation, quick bug fixes, and timely execution enabled us to launch smoothly on both the Play Store and App Store. With responsive project management and clear communication, they helped us move faster without compromising quality.
Vandana Shrivastava
Tech-Excel Computer Services
100%
On-Time Delivery
Vervali Systems helped us build a tech-first platform that significantly increased customer engagement, with over 2,000+ users actively interacting post-launch. Their team owned the UI design and all technical integrations end-to-end, delivering the platform on time and within budget.
Kartik Shinde
Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Award-Winning Platform
Vervali Systems’ QA services significantly improved the stability of our proprietary software. Their high-quality bug reporting helped us identify issues early during UAT and even in production, freeing up valuable developer time. The team consistently delivered on schedule and communicated clearly throughout the engagement.
Vipin Battu
Yantraksh Logistics
5.0★
QA Service Rating
The clients are happy with the quality of the product delivered. Vervali Systems Pvt. Ltd. worked hard to meet tight deadlines while ensuring top-notch results. Their flexible and friendly team made the entire engagement a positive experience.
Hiren Patel
Vernost
100%
Deadline Adherence
Vervali Systems Pvt. Ltd. has helped make our solutions virtually bug-free while enhancing designs. Their transparent and honest communication has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate their dedication to quality.
Neeraj Gutgutia
Right 2 Vote
Zero
- Critical Bug Releases
I was always impressed with their feedback and commitment to improvement. The success of our business is tied to their exceptional QA efforts. Their leadership and team are reliable, professional, and a pleasure to collaborate with.
Maria Agic
HR Cloud
2x
Iteration Speed
Internal stakeholders are highly satisfied with Vervali Systems Pvt. Ltd.'s QA services. Their smooth workflow, prompt bug reports, and consistent updates ensured we were always well-informed throughout the process.
Mitul Choksey
Cartgeek
95%
Defect Detection Rate
Nilesh has been our go-to person for QA since day one. The quality of his work, along with the resources provided through him, has been outstanding. If you need a dedicated QA team, I highly recommend Nilesh and his company.
Victor Bello
Paystr
100%
Team Reliability
Thank you for delivering top-notch performance testing for LiberatePro™. The detailed stress testing and performance tuning ensured that our platform is ready for scaling and user growth. We’re confident that the improvements made will provide a smoother experience for doctors and patients alike.
Nishi Sharma
Alpha MD
100%
Performance Ready
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Both cover information security, but ISO 27001 certifies an information-security management system against an international standard, while SOC 2 is an attestation report against trust-service criteria, common in North American procurement. We test your controls against either, and produce evidence; the certificate itself is issued by an accredited body, not by us.
SOC 2 is built on five trust-service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Most engagements centre on security. We test your controls against the criteria in scope and document the result for your auditor.
No. Vervali is a testing-first firm, not a certification body. We test your software and controls, find the gaps, and give you audit-ready evidence, so you go into certification from a known position. The certificate is issued by an accredited certifying body.
The baseline is the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. Abu Dhabi healthcare adds ADHICS, Dubai government suppliers face DESC, federal digital services must meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, and regulated finance follows the Central Bank of the UAE Open Finance framework. Which apply depends on your sector and where you operate.
No. The framework requires a FAPI 2.0 architecture. It does not mandate individual conformance certification, and licensed financial institutions are exempt from self-certifying; only third-party providers self-certify. We test to that actual requirement.
Compliance testing checks your software and controls against a specific standard and produces evidence for that standard. It is scoped to the mandate, whereas a general security audit is broader and not tied to one framework. We are clear which you are buying.
Yes, with the caveat that each GCC country has its own regulator, so the frameworks change by country. We scope to the specific mandates that bind you in each market.
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