Technology, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Legal and regulatory advice for technology-driven businesses and digital operations.

Overview

Jamal Hadidi & Co. advises technology companies, digital platforms, software providers and established businesses on the legal and regulatory issues arising from technology, data and cybersecurity.

Our work combines commercial technology contracting with regulatory advice, helping clients structure digital products and services, allocate technology and data risks, comply with applicable requirements and manage relationships with customers, suppliers and technology providers.

Technology Agreements

We draft, review and negotiate technology-related agreements, including:

  • Software development agreements

  • Software licensing agreements

  • SaaS and cloud service agreements

  • Technology procurement agreements

  • Implementation and integration agreements

  • IT outsourcing and managed service agreements

  • Support and maintenance arrangements

  • Service level agreements

  • Technology reseller and distribution arrangements

  • Confidentiality and intellectual property provisions

Digital Products & Platforms

We advise businesses developing or operating digital products, platforms and online services on matters including:

  • Platform terms and conditions

  • Customer and user agreements

  • E-commerce arrangements

  • Digital service models

  • Subscription structures

  • Online marketplace arrangements

  • Digital payment and commercial terms

  • Consumer-facing contractual requirements

  • Allocation of platform, supplier and user responsibilities

Data Protection & Privacy

We advise businesses on the legal use, handling and protection of personal and commercial data.

Our work includes:

  • Privacy policies and notices

  • Data processing arrangements

  • Data-sharing agreements

  • Cross-border data considerations

  • Employee and customer data

  • Vendor and processor arrangements

  • Data-related provisions in technology contracts

  • Internal privacy and data governance documentation

  • Contractual allocation of data protection responsibilities

Cybersecurity Regulation & Licensing

We advise businesses operating in or procuring cybersecurity services on regulatory and licensing requirements in Jordan.

Our work includes:

  • Cybersecurity licensing requirements

  • Regulatory classification of cybersecurity activities

  • Licence applications and supporting documentation

  • Compliance obligations applicable to licensed providers

  • Cybersecurity-related contractual arrangements

  • Regulatory review of service models

  • Legal risk associated with cybersecurity outsourcing and managed services

  • Coordination with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities

Technology Procurement & Outsourcing

We assist businesses procuring technology and outsourced digital services with the allocation of commercial and operational risk.

Our advice covers issues including:

  • Scope and service obligations

  • Performance standards and service levels

  • Implementation responsibilities

  • Data ownership and access

  • Intellectual property rights

  • Cybersecurity obligations

  • Business continuity

  • Subcontracting

  • Liability and indemnities

  • Termination and transition arrangements

Intellectual Property in Technology Transactions

Technology arrangements frequently involve software, data, know-how and other intellectual property.

We advise clients on:

  • Ownership of developed technology

  • Software and content licensing

  • Assignment of intellectual property

  • Use of third-party technology

  • Confidential information and trade know-how

  • Restrictions on use and commercialisation

  • Intellectual property provisions in investment and acquisition transactions

Regulatory & Commercial Risk

We help clients assess how legal and regulatory requirements affect the design, contracting and operation of technology-driven businesses.

This includes advising on the interaction between technology contracts, data protection, cybersecurity, intellectual property, consumer relationships and corporate risk allocation.

Who We Advise

We work with:

  • Software and SaaS providers

  • Technology companies and startups

  • Digital platforms

  • Cybersecurity service providers

  • Telecom and technology businesses

  • Financial and professional services companies

  • Businesses procuring technology and outsourced services

  • Regional and international technology investors

Related Services

For intellectual property ownership, licensing and brand protection, please see our Intellectual Property & Brand Protection practice.

For investment, shareholder arrangements and technology-related transactions, please see our Corporate & Commercial Law practice.

For regional market entry and cross-border technology arrangements, please see our Cross-Border & Gulf Advisory practice.