Overview
Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL) Article 34 Saudi PDPL Article 34 establishes the individual right to submit complaints to the Competent Authority, such as SDAIA, whenever they believe that their personal data rights have been violated or that a controller has failed to comply with PDPL requirements. The Article forms the legal basis for raising concerns, creating a clear and accountable channel through which individuals can seek redress.
The Regulations accompanying the PDPL will define the method for submitting complaints, the procedural steps for reviewing them, and how infringements will be addressed to maintain trust and ensure regulatory compliance across the Kingdom.
Saudi PDPL Article 34
A Data Subject may submit to the Competent Authority any complaint that may arise out of the implementation of this Law and the Regulations. The Regulations shall set out the rules for processing the complaints that may arise from implementing this Law and the Regulations.
Explanation of Saudi PDPL Article 34
Right to Submit Complaints
Regulatory Procedures Will Define the Complaint Process
Ensuring Consistent Enforcement of PDPL Rights
By directing all complaints to a unified authority and ensuring that procedures are formally defined, Article 34 establishes a consistent enforcement channel across the Kingdom.
This helps build trust, improve transparency, and strengthen the accountability framework for processing personal data.
