Overview
Personal Data Destruction, Anonymization, and Pseudonymisation Guideline – Objectives define the intended outcomes of this guidance under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
The objectives focus on supporting Controllers in complying with requirements related to the destruction, anonymization, and pseudonymisation of personal data, promoting best practices for these activities, strengthening the protection of data subject rights, and safeguarding privacy when personal data is no longer needed for its original purpose or must be de identified.
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 destruction, anonymization, and Pseudonymisation.
- Provide technical examples to aid Controllers in implementing the provisions concerning data destruction, anonymization, and Pseudonymisation as outlined in the Law and its Implementing Regulations.
- Contribute to empowering data subjects to exercise their rights as stipulated in the Law.
- 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.
1. Supporting Legal Implementation
One of the core objectives of the guideline is to assist entities in implementing the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations. This includes translating legal requirements related to data destruction, anonymization, and pseudonymisation into practical, actionable steps that organizations can apply within their operations.
