Data Protection Officer (DPO)
An individual designated by a data controller to oversee PDPL compliance, handle data subject requests, and liaise with SDAIA. Required for high-risk processing or large-scale operations.
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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.
Data Subject Rights
The rights PDPL grants individuals over their personal data: access, correction, deletion, objection to processing, and data portability. Controllers must respond to requests within 30 days.
Data Breach Notification
PDPL requires controllers to notify SDAIA of any personal data breach within 72 hours of detection. Affected individuals must also be informed if the breach poses significant risk to their rights.
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