Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): Complete Guide

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), enacted by Royal Decree M/19 in September 2021 and enforced from September 2023, represents the Kingdom’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation. The PDPL establishes a framework governing the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data, aligning Saudi Arabia with international data protection standards while reflecting the Kingdom’s unique regulatory environment. Businesses operating in or handling data from Saudi Arabia must understand and comply with the PDPL’s requirements to avoid significant penalties.

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Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): Complete Guide