PDPL Article 37 grants specific enforcement powers to SDAIA-appointed employees to inspect and control violations of the PDPL and its regulations. These inspectors may work with criminal investigation bodies and are authorized to seize tools used in violations until a final decision is made. It defines the operational framework for enforcement action under the law.
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (1)
Inspectors and Powers
Employees and workers appointed by a decision of the president of the Competent Authority shall have the powers to control and inspect the violations stated in this Law or the Regulations. The president of the Competent Authority shall issue the rules and procedures in regard to the work of those employees and workers in accordance with the applicable laws.
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (2)
Interagency Assistance
The employees and workers referred to in Paragraph (1) of this Article may seek assistance from criminal investigations authorities or other competent authorities to carry out their duties concerning control and inspection of violations stipulated in the Law or Regulations.
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (3)
Seizure of Tools
The Competent Authority has the right to seize the means or tools used in committing the violation until a decision is made on it.
Explanation of Saudi PDPL Article 37
SDAIA-appointed staff can monitor PDPL compliance
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (1) says that, SDAIA’s president can appoint employees to investigate and monitor violations of the PDPL and its regulations. The president also defines the rules for how they carry out their duties.
Inspectors can request support from other authorities
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (2) says that, these employees may seek assistance from criminal investigations authorities or other government entities when enforcing PDPL violations.
SDAIA may hold evidence used to commit violations
Saudi PDPL Article 37 (3) says that, SDAIA has the right to seize tools, systems, or devices used in committing a violation until a decision on the case is made.
