PDPL Compliance in Saudi Arabia
Preparing for Full PDPL Enforcement Helping organizations navigate Saudi Arabia’s data protection law with confidence and clarity.
With the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) entering full enforcement on September 14, 2024, organizations operating in Saudi Arabia must take active steps to ensure compliance. Issued by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the PDPL is the Kingdom’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation — designed to protect individuals’ personal data and promote responsible data handling practices across the public and private sectors.
Aligning with PDPL isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a critical step in building digital trust, managing risk, and maintaining operational transparency in an increasingly data-driven economy.
The PDPL, enacted and enforced by SDAIA (Saudi Data & AI Authority), is the Kingdom’s first comprehensive data privacy law. It requires companies to adopt strict data protection policies, secure user consent, control international data transfers, and respond swiftly to breaches — with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and digital trust.
Key PDPL obligations include:
- Explicit user consent before data collection
- Controlled cross-border data transfers
- Notification of data breaches within strict timeframes
- Clear data subject rights, including access, correction, and deletion
- Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for qualifying organizations
Resecurity delivers comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection solutions tailored to PDPL compliance requirements. Our tools empower organizations to confidently meet regulatory standards while strengthening their overall information security posture.
Data Discovery & Classification
Automatically identify and label personal data across your infrastructure to support access control, privacy-by-design, and secure storage policies.
Consent & Data Governance Management
Implement tools for managing user consent, data processing purposes, and revocation — all in compliance with PDPL mandates.
Cross-Border Data Transfer Readiness
Evaluate international data transfers and apply risk-based safeguards to meet PDPL conditions for lawful processing outside the Kingdom.
Incident Detection & Breach Response
Receive real-time alerts for data breaches and suspicious activity, with predefined response workflows to help meet PDPL’s reporting obligations.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Access dynamic dashboards and reporting tools for internal audits, risk assessments, and proactive regulatory alignment.
Advisory & DPO Support Services
Whether you need a dedicated DPO or strategic consulting, Resecurity provides expert guidance to support governance, privacy training, and regulatory documentation.
Non-compliance with the PDPL can result in significant penalties, including:
- Fines up to SAR 5 million per violation
- Imprisonment for serious data breaches, such as publishing sensitive data without consent
- Double penalties for repeat offenses
- Civil compensation claims from affected data subjects
The PDPL also applies extraterritorially, meaning foreign entities that process the data of Saudi residents may also be subject to its rules.
Preparing for PDPL compliance is an opportunity to improve data practices, reduce risk, and earn the trust of your customers and partners. With proven expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, and threat intelligence, Resecurity offers a powerful suite of tools and services to guide your organization through every stage of compliance.
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