PDPL Article 22, says that controllers are required to carry out a personal data impact assessment (often referred to as DPIA) before processing personal data as part of any product or service, depending on the nature of their business activities.
This assessment helps identify and mitigate risks to data subjects, ensuring that the planned processing complies with the PDPL. The Regulations provide further guidance on when and how to conduct these assessments.
Saudi PDPL Article 22
Assess Processing Impact
The Controller shall conduct an impact assessment of Personal Data Processing in relation to any product or service, based on the nature of the activity carried out by the Controller, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations.
Explanation of Saudi PDPL Article 22
Controllers must evaluate data risks before launching products or services
Saudi PDPL Article 22 says, that before processing personal data, the controller must conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) tailored to the nature of their activities, as required by the Regulations.
