KSAPDPL.COM

PDPL Compliance Services
PDPL Compliance in 4 Weeks
Start with PDPL Consulting
at HalaPrivacy.com

Table of Contents

← PDPL Compliance Ecosystem

Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Introduction
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Purpose
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Definitions
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Scope
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – The Geographical Scope of Binding Common Rules
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Requirements for Binding Common Rules
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – General Guidelines
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Details of the Entity Implementing the BCR (First Section)
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Description and Details to Be Covered by the BCR (Second Section)
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Binding Nature of the BCR
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Cooperation with the Competent Authority
Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – Personal Data Protection Measures

Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) For Personal Data Transfer – The Geographical Scope of Binding Common Rules

  • This article is verified from SDAIA
  • halaprivacy.com
  • Updated: December 23, 2025
ChatGPT
Gemini Gemini
Claude Claude
Perplexity Perplexity

Overview

Guidelines for Binding Common Rules (BCR) for Personal Data Transfer – Geographical Scope of Binding Common Rules defines the territorial reach of Binding Common Rules under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) framework. It clarifies that BCRs apply to all personal data transfers carried out by Controllers located within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when such data is transferred to any country or international organization outside the Kingdom.

This provision establishes the extraterritorial relevance of BCRs as a lawful safeguard for cross-border personal data transfers originating from Saudi Arabia.

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.

The Geographical Scope of Binding Common Rules

The geographical scope of the Binding Common Rules includes all Personal Data transfers made by Controllers located within the Kingdom to any country/ organization outside the Kingdom.

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.

Controllers Located Within the Kingdom

This provision confirms that the geographical scope of Binding Common Rules is determined by the location of the Controller. Any Controller established or operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia falls within scope when transferring personal data outside the Kingdom, regardless of the destination country or organization.

Coverage of All Cross-Border Transfers

The scope expressly includes all personal data transfers made from within the Kingdom to destinations outside the Kingdom. This ensures that Binding Common Rules apply uniformly to international transfers without limiting their application to specific regions, countries, or types of international organizations.

Application to Countries and International Organizations

The provision clarifies that transfers covered by the geographical scope include transfers to both foreign countries and international organizations. This confirms that BCRs function as a comprehensive safeguard mechanism for all outbound personal data transfers originating from the Kingdom, irrespective of the legal or institutional nature of the recipient.

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law Compliance Services (KSA PDPL)

KSA PDPL Compliance Implementation

Achieve PDPL Compliance in 4 weeks or less.

Data Protection Officer As A Service (DPOaaS)

Let us handle your daily PDPL Compliance Operations.

KSA PDPL Compliance Audit (External)

Audit your PDPL compliance obligations.

Scroll to Top