Saudi Arabia has joined the list of countries that have implemented a Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Under the PDPL, companies must obtain the consent of individuals before collecting their personal data. They must also provide clear and concise information about the purpose of collecting the data and how it will be used. The law … Read more
In this blog, we will get an understanding of Saudi Arabia’s PDPL, along with its key provisions and considerations for compliance The PDPL provides that it shall apply to the processing of personal data by companies or public entities, by any means, that (Article 2(1) of the PDPL): The PDPL applies to companies and public … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), was implemented by Royal Decree M/19 of 17 September 2021 and published in the Official Gazette on 24 September 2021. A draft of the executive regulations that supplement the PDPL was issued on 10 March 2022, and further details were added to the law. In this blog, we … Read more