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Data Protection
Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): consent, lawful processing, breach notification, cross-border transfer.
- Governing law
- FDL-45-2021
30DAYS
Data breach notification deadline to authority
5YEARS
Maximum data retention period unless justified
SAR 5,000,000
Maximum penalty for serious PDPL violations
EXPLICIT
Consent type required for sensitive personal data
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I want to know my rights over my personal data
Learn what personal data rights you have under Saudi law, including access, correction, and deletion rights, and how to exercise them with organizations holding your information.
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My personal data has been breached or misused
Understand your options and protections when your data is compromised, who to report it to, and what remedies are available under Saudi data protection regulations.
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I'm collecting data and need to comply with the law
Discover the legal requirements for obtaining consent, notifying individuals, and protecting data you collect, ensuring your organization meets Saudi data protection standards.
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I want to know my rights over my personal data
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How to Request Personal Data Access in Saudi Arabia?
Under Articles 9 and 12 of Saudi Arabia's PDPL, expats have the right to access their personal data held by any company and request corrections to inaccurate information.
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Are health and biometric data protected in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's PDPL Article 7 provides heightened protection for sensitive data including health, biometric, and religious information, requiring explicit consent before it can be processed.
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Can Saudi Companies Transfer Your Data Abroad?
Saudi Arabia's PDPL Article 11 restricts cross-border data transfers, requiring a legitimate purpose and adequate data protection standards in the destination country.