SDAIA
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority. The national regulator for data protection and AI governance, and the body enforcing PDPL including licensing accredited auditors.
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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 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.
ZATCA
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The Saudi tax regulator that runs the mandatory e-invoicing (Fatoora) framework all businesses must comply with.
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