Memorandums of Understanding on data protection about sharing best practices

The Island's information commissioner has signed agreements with Dubai and Malta

Signing Memorandums of Understanding with Dubai and Malta isn't about sharing personal data, but about sharing best practices.

That's according to the Island's information commissioner, who recently signed agreements with both countries to strengthen international cooperation on data protection.

Both Dubai and Malta, like the Isle of Man, have economies driven by financial services, with Malta also hosting a major e-gaming sector.

And Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya explains why these memorandums are important: