Overview
Personal Data Processing Activities Record Guideline – Objectives define the practical and regulatory goals of issuing the RoPA Guideline under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
This section explains how the Guideline supports entities in implementing PDPL requirements, promotes best practices in personal data protection, clarifies the key elements required when preparing records of processing activities, and reinforces the protection of Data Subjects’ privacy as a core outcome of proper record-keeping.
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.
Objectives
This Guideline aims to:
- Assist entities in implementing the provisions of the Law.
- Encourage entities to adopt best practices for personal data protection.
- Outline the essential elements to be considered when preparing records of personal data processing activities.
- Protect the privacy of Data Subjects.
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.
