Overview
Regulation on Personal Data Transfer Outside the Kingdom Article 9 establishes the formal enforcement date of the Regulation by linking its legal effect to its publication in the Official Gazette.
This Article provides legal certainty on when the cross-border Personal Data transfer requirements become binding on Controllers and applicable entities under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) framework.
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.
Article 9: Enforcement
The Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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.
Enforcement
Regulation Effective Date
Binding Applicability
This provision establishes that all obligations, safeguards, conditions, and requirements set out in the Regulation are binding on Controllers and relevant entities from the date of publication, without the need for additional implementation periods unless otherwise specified by the Competent Authority (SDAIA).
Legal Certainty and Enforcement
This provision ensures legal certainty by clearly defining the enforcement date of the Regulation, enabling Controllers to determine compliance timelines and enforcement exposure in relation to cross-border Personal Data transfers.
