Cabinet endorses bylaws for data protection, anesthesia, cosmetology professions

• Gov't extends professional license renewal deadline to June 2025
•  New agreements on crisis management, maritime education, workforce development

AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, approved on Sunday the 2025 Data Disclosure Bylaw.

The bylaw aims to protect citizens' data and prevent misuse, such as promotional or advertising exploitation or intrusive messages that violate privacy to track consumption patterns.

 It ensures personal data is only used with user consent and in compliance with data protection laws, which allow the use of personal information solely for legitimate purposes, according to a Prime Ministry statement. 

The primary goal of the bylaw is to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of citizens' data, regulate disclosure procedures, and define authorized recipients of disclosed information. 

It also strengthens the personal data protection framework, acknowledging the increasing ease of data collection, storage, and processing, while upholding citizens' privacy rights as guaranteed by the Constitution and relevant laws.

Aligned with the government's digital transformation agenda, the bylaw enhances secure and efficient digital services, fostering public trust and supporting the Economic Modernisation Vision.

The Cabinet also approved the justifications for the 2025 draft anesthesia profession practice bylaw, which will be sent to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau for the next procedural steps. 

The bylaw aims to regulate the growing number of anesthesia graduates in Jordan, introducing the profession of "anesthesia technician" to set regulatory standards.

The bylaw also stipulates that those wishing to practice as anesthesia technicians must hold a relevant diploma or pass an accredited exam, with tasks defined for emergency cases in the absence of a doctor.

The Council of Ministers also endorsed the justifications for the draft cosmetology profession practice bylaw, which will be sent for legal review. 

The bylaw regulates cosmetology practices in line with health standards, addressing the increasing demand for professional regulation due to the rising number of cosmetology graduates. 

It requires practical experience, specifies accredited training institutions, and establishes guidelines for training venues, including limits on the number of trainees and prohibited procedures for cosmetology technicians.

The Cabinet also approved a deadline extension for the renewal of professional licenses without penalties, extending until June 30,  2025. 

This follows the Ministry of Local Administration’s introduction of electronic services for professional licensing, ensuring ample time for investors and professionals to complete the necessary processes electronically.

Any fees previously paid by some beneficiaries as penalties during their license renewals will be credited or refunded.

On the international front, the Cabinet approved agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in disaster and crisis management with Azerbaijan, maritime crew certification recognition with Kazakhstan, and workforce skills development with Saudi Arabia. 

These agreements are set to strengthen Jordan’s international collaborations, fostering knowledge exchange, training opportunities, and mutual benefits in areas of crisis management, maritime education, and labor market development.