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Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL)
PDPL Implementing Regulation
Regulation on Personal Data Transfer outside the Kingdom
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Rules Governing the National Register of Controllers Within the Kingdom
Personal Data Breach Incidents Procedural Guide
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) For Personal Data Transfer
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) for Personal Transfer
Risk Assessment Guideline for Transferring Personal Data Outside the Kingdom
Personal Data Destruction, Anonymization, and Encryption Guideline
Personal Data Processing Activities Records Guideline (RoPA)
Minimum Personal Data Determination Guideline
Elaboration and Developing Privacy Policy Guideline

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL)

Saudi PDPL Article 1 – Definitions
Saudi PDPL Article 2 – Scope of Personal Data Processing
Saudi PDPL Article 3 – Additional Rights Protection
Saudi PDPL Article 4 – Data Subject Rights (DSR)
Saudi PDPL Article 5 – Consent Requirements for Processing
Saudi PDPL Article 6 – Consent Exceptions for Processing
Saudi PDPL Article 7 – No Forced Consent
Saudi PDPL Article 8 – Controller Obligations for Processors
Saudi PDPL Article 9 – Limits on Access Rights
Saudi PDPL Article 10 – Exceptions to Direct Collection Rule
Saudi PDPL Article 11 – Purpose and Collection Limits
Saudi PDPL Article 12 – Privacy Policy Requirements
Saudi PDPL Article 13 – Data Collection Disclosure Requirements
Saudi PDPL Article 14 – Data Accuracy Obligation
Saudi PDPL Article 15 – Permitted Disclosure Conditions
Saudi PDPL Article 16 – Prohibited Disclosures Despite Exceptions
Saudi PDPL Article 17 – Correction and Notification Duties
Saudi PDPL Article 18 – Personal Data Retention and Destruction
Saudi PDPL Article 19 – Mandatory Data Protection Measures
Saudi PDPL Article 20 – Personal Data Breach Notifications
Saudi PDPL Article 21 – Timely Response to Data Requests
Saudi PDPL Article 22 – Mandatory Data Impact Assessments
Saudi PDPL Article 23 – Special Rules for Health Data Processing
Saudi PDPL Article 24 – Additional Controls for Credit Data
Saudi PDPL Article 25 – Restrictions on Direct Marketing and Awareness Messages
Saudi PDPL Article 26 – Marketing Use of Personal Data
Saudi PDPL Article 27 – Research and Statistical Data Use
Saudi PDPL Article 28 – Restriction on Copying Official Documents
Saudi PDPL Article 29 – Cross-Border Data Transfers and Disclosures
Saudi PDPL Article 30 – Supervisory Authority and DPO Appointment
Saudi PDPL Article 31 – Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Saudi PDPL Article 32 – Repealed
Saudi PDPL Article 33 – Licensing, Accreditation, and Cross-Border Oversight
Saudi PDPL Article 34 – Right to File Complaints
Saudi PDPL Article 35 – Penalties for Sensitive Data Misuse
Saudi PDPL Article 36 – General Violations and Administrative Penalties
Saudi PDPL Article 37 – Inspection and Enforcement Powers
Saudi PDPL Article 38 – Court-Ordered Confiscation and Public Disclosure
Saudi PDPL Article 39 – Disciplinary Actions for Public Sector Employees
Saudi PDPL Article 40 – Right to Compensation for Privacy Breaches
Saudi PDPL Article 41 – Duty of Confidentiality After Exit
Saudi PDPL Article 42 – Timeline and Coordination for PDPL Regulations
Saudi PDPL Article 43 – PDPL Enforcement Timeline Confirmed

“The Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), issued under Royal Decree M/19 (2021) and amended by M/148 (2023), establishes the legal framework for personal data protection in the Kingdom under the supervision of SDAIA.” 

 

KSA PDPL enforcement is active since 14 September 2024. Controllers and Processors must ensure continued compliance or risk penalties.

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