Minimum Personal Data Determination Guideline – Introduction says that this guideline has been issued to help organizations in Saudi Arabia understand and apply the principle of Data Minimization as required under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations. The goal is to ensure that entities collect and process only the personal data that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to the stated processing purpose. The guideline explains how to avoid the collection of excess or unnecessary personal data and provides practical examples that Controllers can use to assess their compliance with Data Minimization obligations.
You must only collect the data you need for a clear, lawful purpose. Anything more is a violation of the Data Minimization principle under PDPL.
Minimum Personal Data Determination Guideline – Introduction
In recognition of the significance of Data Minimization practices and the importance of achieving the objectives of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations, this guideline has been developed for entities subject to the PDPL (“the Law”) and its Implementing Regulations to assists these entities in fulfilling the purpose of processing Personal Data while avoiding the collection of unnecessary Personal Data. Additionally, it provides practical examples for Controllers to help assess their compliance with Data Minimization controls during processing activities.
