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PDPL (Saudi Arabia)
Personal Data Protection Law (Saudi Arabia)
WhenIn effect since 14 September 2023
Who enforces itSaudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA)
Who it applies toAnyone processing the personal data of people in Saudi Arabia, including from abroad.
Tell the regulatorNotify SDAIA within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach that may harm data subjects
DPO requiredDPO required for public entities processing at large scale, and where core activities involve…
RegistrationNational Register of Controllers applies to public entities, controllers whose main activity i…
Transfers abroadTransfers need a specified purpose, minimum data, and adequacy, BCRs, standard clauses, certif…
Request deadlineRespond within 30 days, extendable by a further 30 days in limited circumstances
Maximum fineFines up to SAR 5 million (about USD 1.3m) per violation, doubled for repeat violations
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