Minimum Personal Data Determination Guideline – Objectives says that this guideline is designed to help organizations in Saudi Arabia implement the Data Minimization Principle as set out in the PDPL and its Implementing Regulations. It does this by guiding Controllers and Processors in:
Aligning their personal data processing with the legal purposes defined by the Law,
Avoiding excessive or unnecessary data collection,
Applying best practices across data lifecycle stages, and
Protecting data subjects’ privacy through operational compliance.
The guidance also aims to build capacity within organizations by offering practical examples to assess whether their processing activities remain proportionate, limited, and justifiable.
This guideline helps ensure entities only collect personal data that’s necessary, lawful, and privacy-respecting—no more, no less.
Objectives
This Guideline aims to:
1. Assist entities in implementing the provisions of the Law.
2. Encourage entities to adopt best practices for Personal Data.
3. Provide practical examples for Controllers to assist them in assessing their compliance with the Personal Data processing provisions of the Law and its Implementing Regulations.
4. Protect the privacy of Data
