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Saudi PDPL

Saudi Arabia · September 14, 2023 (compliance grace period ended September 14, 2024)

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Applies to any processing of personal data within Saudi Arabia, and extraterritorially to any entity outside the Kingdom that processes personal data relating to Saudi residents — broader than GDPR's test, since it does not require the foreign processor to be actively 'targeting' or monitoring Saudi residents; mere processing of a Saudi resident's data by any means triggers applicability. Exempts processing by individuals for purely personal/family use where data isn't disclosed beyond that private circle; no confirmed general exemption for government agencies, nonprofits, or health/financial sectors beyond this.

Royal Decree No. M/19 of 9/2/1443H (Sep 16, 2021), as amended by Royal Decree No. M/148 of 5/9/1444H (Mar 27, 2023)Read regulation →

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