Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): Key Insights and Implications
In a world where data is considered a key commodity, it has become more paramount than ever to protect personal information. In appreciation of this, Saudi Arabia recently initiated its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of individual data. This paper explores the essential features of PDPL, how it affects organizations, and makes a comparison with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Overview of Saudi Arabia’s PDPL The PDPL was enacted precisely to regulate the processing of personal data in Saudi Arabia. Its main objectives are as follows: Ensure privacy of personal data : Protect people’s information from unauthorized use or access. Regulate data processing activities : Establish clear guidelines for collecting, storing, and disseminating personal data. Avoid data misuse : Establish controls that would discourage activities that could lead to harming people because of data breaches or mishandling. The law appli...