Overview
The Rules Governing the National Register of Controllers Within the Kingdom Article 13 confirms that SDAIA, as the Competent Authority, can review these National Register of Controllers Rules at any time, and can issue amendments or updates whenever needed.
In practice, this clause keeps the Register framework flexible, so SDAIA can refine registration requirements, platform procedures, and related compliance expectations as the PDPL ecosystem evolves, without needing to re-issue the entire instrument each time.
SDAIA's Official Text
The text below reproduces official PDPL law, regulation, or guideline issued by the Saudi Data & AI Authority, verified against the original SDAIA source. No changes or reinterpretation applied.
Article 13: Review and Amendment
The Competent Authority reviews these rules whenever necessary and may make any amendments or updates to such rules.
Plain-Language Explanation
The explanation below is provided to help you understand the SDAIA’s legal text and does not replace or override the official PDPL law, regulation, or guideline.
Article 13
Review and Update Authority
This provision confirms that SDAIA has an ongoing governance role over the Rules, meaning the Rules are not “fixed” once published. SDAIA can revisit the Rules when it considers it necessary, then amend or update them to reflect regulatory needs, operational realities of the National Data Governance Platform, or changes in how the National Register is intended to function.
For Controllers and their representatives, the practical implication is that compliance is not a one-time registration exercise. They should expect that registration requirements, information fields, procedures, or platform services may change over time, and they should maintain internal ownership and monitoring to ensure their registration status and submitted information remain aligned with the current version of the Rules.
