Overview
Personal Data Disclosure Cases: Fourth: Disclosure is Necessary to Safeguard Public Health, Public Safety, or the Life or Health of Specific Individuals addresses disclosure of Personal Data where such disclosure is necessary to protect public health, public safety, or the life or health of specific individuals. It also requires documentation of the disclosure request and precise identification of the Personal Data to be disclosed.
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.
Fourth: Disclosure is Necessary to Safeguard Public Health, Public Safety, or the Life or Health of Specific Individuals
If personal data disclosure is necessary to protect public health, public safety, or the life or health of specific individuals. The Controller shall document the disclosure request and precisely specify the type of personal data to be disclosed.
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.
Necessity for Health or Safety Protection
This case applies where disclosure of Personal Data is necessary to protect public health, public safety, or the life or health of specific individuals.
Documentation and Data Specification
The Controller is required to document the disclosure request and to precisely specify the type of Personal Data that is disclosed.
