What do employers usually allege?
Copying client lists or files before leaving, deleting data, accessing systems after termination or using another employee's credentials. Logs and IT audit trails are the evidence.
How do civil and criminal tracks interact?
A company may sue for damages and file a criminal complaint at the same time. An admission in one is an exhibit in the other. We coordinate both before you respond to either.
What helps a defence?
Proof of authorised access, company practice, the scope of your role and absence of harm. We also review the evidence handling by the company. See director and management disputes.
Documents to have ready
- Employment contract and IT policies
- Resignation or termination letters
- Access logs if available
- Emails about the files in question
- Summons or police notice
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
WhatsApp usCommon questions
Can an employer search my personal phone?
Not without lawful basis. Take advice before handing devices over.
Is taking my own work product a crime?
It depends on ownership, confidentiality and authorisation. Do not assume it is safe.
More on cybercrime defence
This page is general information on UAE criminal law as we understand it at the date of drafting, with references to the legislation by name. Penalties depend on the exact article charged, the facts and any aggravating or mitigating circumstances, so we do not quote ranges here. It is not legal advice, and no result is guaranteed.