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PDPL (Arabia Saudita)
Ley de Protección de Datos Personales (Arabia Saudita)
CuándoEn vigor desde el 14 de septiembre de 2023
Quién la aplicaAutoridad Saudí de Datos e IA (SDAIA)
A quién se aplicaCualquiera que trate datos personales de personas en Arabia Saudita, incluso desde el extranjero.
Informar al reguladorNotificar a la SDAIA en un plazo de 72 horas desde que se tenga conocimiento de una violación que pueda perjudicar a los titulares de los datos
DPO obligatorioDPO obligatorio para entidades públicas que tratan datos a gran escala, y cuando las actividades principales implican…
RegistroEl Registro Nacional de Responsables se aplica a entidades públicas, responsables cuya actividad principal…
Transferencias al extranjeroLas transferencias requieren un fin especificado, datos mínimos y adecuación, BCR, cláusulas estándar, certif…
Plazo de solicitudesResponder en un plazo de 30 días, prorrogable 30 días más en circunstancias limitadas
Multa máximaMultas de hasta SAR 5 millones (unos USD 1.3 millones) por infracción, el doble en caso de reincidencia
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Alcance y base jurídica
Alcance extraterritorial
3
Applies to processing in the Kingdom and to processing outside it of personal data of individuals residing in the Kingdom, by any means.PDPL Art. 2 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Base jurídica
1
Consent plus other bases, including legitimate interests (since 2023 amendment) after a documented assessment; not for sensitive data.PDPL Arts. 5-6 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Consentimiento
3
Consent must be freely given, specific, clear, separate for each purpose and documented; explicit consent for sensitive data, credit data and automated decisions.PDPL Art. 5; Implementing Regulation · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Datos sensibles
2
Sensitive data needs explicit consent or a listed basis; legitimate interests cannot be used; DPIA and DPO triggers apply.PDPL Art. 6; Implementing Regulation · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Niños
3
No fixed age in the PDPL; legal guardians act for persons lacking full legal capacity, including minors.Implementing Regulation (guardian provisions) · secondary source · source ↗
Uncertain: Latham notes the age at which a child can consent is unclear. Level assumes full capacity at 18. Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Derechos de las personas
Derechos
2
Rights to be informed, access and copy, correction, restriction and destruction; no portability right.PDPL Art. 4 · secondary source · source ↗
Counted: access, correction, deletion, restriction. Art. 4 number confirmed by Akin Gump.
Plazo de solicitudes
2
Respond within 30 days, extendable by a further 30 days in limited circumstances.Implementing Regulation · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Marketing
3
Consent required before sending advertising or using personal data for direct marketing; easy opt-out required; no existing-customer exception confirmed.PDPL Arts. 25-26; Implementing Regulation Arts. 28-29 · secondary source · source ↗
Implementing Regulation Arts. 28-29 confirmed by Trowers; PDPL article numbers not confirmed.
Gobernanza
DPO obligatorio
1
DPO required for public entities processing at large scale, and where core activities involve systematic monitoring or sensitive data.DPO Rules Art. 5 (First) · source ↗
Third-party host of official DPO Rules text. Oct 2026 draft amendments would broaden triggers.
Requisitos del DPO
1
Appropriate academic qualifications and experience, risk and breach knowledge, regulatory knowledge, integrity; no mandatory certification.DPO Rules Art. 4(1) · source ↗
DPO contact details filed with SDAIA on the National Data Governance Platform (Art. 7(2)).
Registro
1
National Register of Controllers applies to public entities, controllers whose main activity is processing, sensitive-data processors and some individuals; no fees seen.Implementing Regulation Art. 34 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number per secondary sources; foreign entities cannot currently create platform accounts. Oct 2026 draft would add cross-border transfer trigger.
DPIA
2
Impact assessment required for sensitive data, combining datasets, large-scale children's data, monitoring, new technology, automated decisions and high-harm products.PDPL Art. 22 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Registros
2
Keep a written record of processing during processing and five years after it ends; provide to SDAIA on request.PDPL Art. 31 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Conservación
2
Destroy data when no longer needed for its purpose or processed unlawfully, subject to legal retention exceptions.PDPL Art. 18 · secondary source · source ↗
Art. 18 confirmed by Trowers secondary summary.
Violaciones de datos
Informar al regulador
2
Notify SDAIA within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach that may harm data subjects.Implementing Regulation Art. 24 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number per Clyde & Co. Oct 2026 draft would drop the harm threshold.
Informar a las personas
2
Notify data subjects without undue delay in clear language where the breach may cause harm or conflicts with their rights.Implementing Regulation Art. 24 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Transferencias
Transferencias al extranjero
2
Transfers need a specified purpose, minimum data, and adequacy, BCRs, standard clauses, certification or listed derogations, with a risk assessment.PDPL Art. 29; Transfer Regulation Arts. 5-7 · secondary source · source ↗
No adequacy list published. Akin Gump confirms Art. 29 and Transfer Regulation article numbers.
Localización
1
No general localization in force; sectoral rules (SAMA, telecom, government cloud) require local storage.PDPL Art. 29; sectoral rules · secondary source · source ↗
Oct 2026 draft Implementing Regulation Art. 23 would require storage within the Kingdom (consultation to 5 Nov 2026).
Aplicación de la ley
Multa máxima
2
Fines up to SAR 5 million (about USD 1.3m) per violation, doubled for repeat violations.PDPL Art. 36 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Responsabilidad penal
2
Unlawful disclosure of sensitive data with intent to harm or for gain: up to 2 years' imprisonment and/or SAR 3 million.PDPL Art. 35 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Acción privada
2
Anyone harmed may seek proportionate compensation for material or moral damage before the competent court.PDPL Art. 40 · secondary source · source ↗
Article number not confirmed against official text (sdaia.gov.sa not reachable); source gives substance only.
Scores are our reading on the published rubric, checked 18 October 2026. Not legal advice.
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