Dubai Financial Services Authority

The DFSA fines Moody’s Investors Service Middle East Limited USD 585,825 for data confidentiality breaches

The DFSA has imposed a fine of USD 585,825 on Moody’s Investors Service Middle East Limited for breaches related to data confidentiality. This enforcement action highlights the importance of maintaining data confidentiality and serves as a warning to other firms about the consequences of non-compliance.

Regulator: Dubai Financial Services Authority
Type: Enforcement Notice
Status: Enacted
Published: 28 Oct 2026
Topic: Enforcement
Impact: High

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The DFSA fines Moody’s Investors Service Middle East Limited USD 585,825 for data confidentiality breaches

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