PDPL Article 14, says before processing any personal data, the controller is required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the data is accurate, complete, up to date, and relevant to the purpose for which it was collected. This helps prevent harm, misuse, and unnecessary data retention.
Controllers must verify that personal data is accurate, complete, current, and necessary before processing it.
Saudi PDPL Article 14 (1)
Ensure Data Accuracy
The Controller may not process Personal Data without taking sufficient steps to verify the Personal Data accuracy, completeness, timeliness and relevance to the purpose for which it is collected in accordance with the provisions of the Law.
Explanation of Saudi PDPL Article 14
Data must be checked for accuracy, completeness, and purpose relevance:
Saudi PDPL Article 14 (1) says, the controller must take proper steps to confirm that the data being processed is correct, complete, up to date, and relevant to its purpose.
