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PDPL

Suudi Arabistan Kişisel Veri Koruma Kanunu

Saudi Arabia
Effective: September 14, 2023
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Saudi Arabia's first comprehensive data protection law. Inspired by GDPR and includes strict data localization requirements.

Scope

  • Applies to all organizations processing personal data in Saudi Arabia
  • Covers those processing SA residents' data from abroad
  • Includes public and private sector

Data Subject Rights

  • Right to be informed
  • Right to access
  • Right to correction and deletion
  • Right to restrict processing

Key Obligations

  • Data controller registration
  • Data protection impact assessment
  • Breach notification (72 hours)
  • Data localization requirements

Penalties

PDPL provides for significant fines and imprisonment for violations.

Maximum Fine
Up to 5 million SAR fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment.

Cross-Border Transfers

Cross-border transfers require NDMO approval or adequate protection. Localization mandatory for sensitive data.

Supervisory Authority

National Data Management Office (NDMO)

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