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Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) – Introduction
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 1 – Definitions
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 2 – Purpose
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 3 – Scope of Application
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 4 – Applies to all PDPL Controllers
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 5 – Cases of Appointing DPO
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 6 – Documenting DPO Appointment
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 7 – DPO Contact Details
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 8 – DPO Roles & Tasks
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 9 – General Provisions
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 10 – Review and Amendment
Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 11 – Entry Into Force

Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO) Article 10 – Review and Amendment

Overview

Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer Article 10 establishes the formal review and amendment authority of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) over the Rules for Appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer.

This Article confirms that SDAIA retains ongoing regulatory oversight and may revise, update, or amend the DPO appointment framework as necessary to reflect regulatory developments, supervisory priorities, or changes within the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) ecosystem.

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 10: Review and Amendment

The Competent Authority shall review these Rules when required, and may introduce any amendment or update thereto.

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.

Article 10

Regulatory Review Authority

This provision confirms that the Competent Authority has the authority to review the Rules for Appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer whenever it deems such review necessary. This ensures continued regulatory relevance and alignment with the Personal Data Protection Law and its Implementing Regulations.

Amendments and Updates

This provision empowers the Competent Authority to introduce amendments or updates to the Rules without limitation. Such amendments may address evolving compliance expectations, supervisory practices, or operational requirements related to the appointment and governance of Personal Data Protection Officers.

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