Data Processor
Under PDPL, any party that processes personal data on behalf of a controller — payment processors, POS vendors, cloud providers. Bound by a written processing agreement with the controller.
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Data Controller
Under PDPL, the entity that decides why and how personal data is processed. Controllers bear primary legal responsibility for compliance and must register on the National Data Governance Platform.
PDPL
Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law. The national framework governing how businesses collect, store, and transfer personal data. In full force since September 2024.
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