Compliance & Verification
How we process government documents and share data with UAE authorities
Explicit Consent Notice
By submitting official government documents to BuyOrSell24, you explicitly consent to their processing for verification purposes. This processing is required to comply with UAE Federal and Local laws governing classified advertisements.
Processing of Government & Regulatory Documents
To comply with UAE Federal and Local laws, specific listing categories require the collection of official government documents. The documents we collect vary by category:
Real Estate & Housing
We collect verification documents to confirm ownership and broker authorization in accordance with Dubai Land Department (DLD) regulations.
- • RERA Broker ID (for agents and agencies)
- • Trakheesi Permit numbers (advertising permit)
- • Title Deeds (proof of ownership)
Regulatory Authority: Dubai Land Department (DLD) / RERA
Pets & Animals
We collect vaccination records and microchip details for pet listings to comply with Ministry of Climate Change and Environment regulations preventing illegal animal trade.
- • Vaccination Book / Medical Records
- • Microchip Number (for Dogs/Cats)
- • Import Permit (for exotic animals)
Regulatory Authority: Ministry of Climate Change & Environment (MOCCAE)
Motor Vehicles & Marine
We process vehicle/vessel identification documents to verify history, ownership, and prevent the sale of stolen assets via MOI/RTA/DMCA systems.
- • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) / Hull ID
- • Chassis and Engine numbers
- • Mulkiya / Marine Craft Registration
Regulatory Authority: RTA / MOI / DMCA (Maritime Authority)
Jewelry & Precious Metals
For high-value transactions, we are legally required to collect dealer registration and anti-money laundering declarations under Ministry of Economy regulations.
- • DPMS (Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones) Registration number
- • AML (Anti-Money Laundering) declarations
⚠️ Required for transactions exceeding AED 55,000
Regulatory Authority: Ministry of Economy (MOE) / Financial Intelligence Unit
Jobs, Services & Business
We collect business licensing documents and trade licenses to ensure compliance with UAE labor and economic laws for job postings, service providers, and business sales.
- • Trade License (for businesses & business sales)
- • Freelance Permits (for independent contractors)
- • Emirates ID (for identity verification)
Regulatory Authority: MOHRE / DED (Dept of Economic Development)
Drones & UAVs
We collect aviation registration to prevent the illegal sale of unregistered unmanned aerial vehicles.
- • GCAA Registration number (General Civil Aviation Authority)
- • DCAA Registration number (Dubai Civil Aviation Authority)
Regulatory Authority: GCAA / DCAA
Government & Law Enforcement Data Sharing
We may share your Trade License, Emirates ID, or Asset Registration details with UAE authorities. This section discloses which entities may receive your data and under what circumstances.
Authorities We May Share Data With:
🚔 Dubai Police / UAE Police
🏢 Ministry of Economy (MOE)
🏠 RERA / Dubai Land Department
📋 Dept. of Economic Development
👷 MOHRE (Labor Ministry)
🚗 RTA / Ministry of Interior
✈️ GCAA / DCAA (Aviation)
⚖️ UAE Judicial Authorities
Conditions for Data Sharing:
Automated Compliance Checks
When required by direct automated compliance checks via API integration with government databases (e.g., RERA broker verification, RTA vehicle checks).
Fraud or Illegal Activity Detection
When we detect potential fraud, money laundering (AML), counterfeit goods, stolen property, or other illegal items on our platform.
Formal Legal Requests
When we receive a formal request from a UAE judicial or regulatory body, including court orders, subpoenas, or official investigation requests.
⚠️ Important: We are legally obligated to comply with lawful requests from UAE authorities. We cannot notify you in advance if doing so would violate a legal order or obstruct an investigation.
Data Types We May Share
| Data Type | Shared With | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Trade License | DED, MOHRE, Dubai Police | Business legitimacy verification |
| Emirates ID | Dubai Police, MOI, MOHRE | Identity verification, fraud investigation |
| RERA Broker ID / Trakheesi | DLD, RERA | Real estate advertising compliance |
| VIN / Mulkiya | RTA, MOI, Dubai Police | Stolen vehicle checks, ownership verification |
| DPMS Registration / AML Declaration | MOE, Financial Intelligence Unit | Anti-money laundering compliance |
Your Rights Regarding Compliance Data
Even when data is shared for compliance purposes, you retain certain rights:
- ✓Be informed when your data is shared (unless legally prohibited)
- ✓Request a copy of data we have shared with authorities
- ✓Withdraw from using regulated categories (deletes associated compliance data)
- ✗You CANNOT prevent legally mandated data sharing with UAE authorities