Purpose
The purpose of this document (“Guidance”) is to introduce you to the Personal Data Protection Law of Saudi Arabia (“PDPL”), approved by the Royal Decree No. 19/m, dated 1443/2/9, and to explain how the PDPL will apply.
Aim
The aim of the Guidance is to clarify the PDPL and provide directions to individuals and organizations for compliance with the PDPL. The Guidance does not contain any binding rules or obligations. It does not have the status of a law or a similar legal instrument in the Kingdom.