Data Privacy & Regulation

Saudi PDPL Compliance Consulting

PDPL · Personal Data Protection Law (Saudi Arabia)

For organizations in Saudi Arabia and companies processing personal data of people in the Kingdom. We map personal data, assess gaps against the Personal Data Protection Law and its regulations, design notices, consent and rights processes, review transfers and prepare your team for SDAIA expectations.

Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

What is PDPL?

Saudi Arabia's PDPL establishes comprehensive requirements for collecting, processing, and transferring personal data, aligning with international standards while addressing local requirements.

Key Focus Areas

Lawful processing basis

Data subject rights

Cross-border transfer restrictions

Data protection impact assessments

Breach notification

Data retention and disposal

Processor obligations

Sensitive data protections

What our engagement includes

Personal data inventory and records of processing

Gap assessment against the PDPL and regulations

Privacy notices and consent design

Data subject rights and breach procedures

Cross-border transfer assessment

Staff awareness training

How the engagement works

Data Mapping

Identify and map all personal data processing activities.

Gap Analysis

Assess privacy practices against PDPL requirements.

Policy & Process Design

Develop privacy policies and consent mechanisms.

Technical Implementation

Implement data protection and access management controls.

Training & Awareness

Train teams on PDPL obligations and privacy practices.

Timeline and cost factors

Typical timeline: 3–6 months for compliance implementation. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

Questions buyers ask

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is the competent authority. It issues the implementing and transfer regulations.

The law came into force on September 14, 2023, with a one-year period for organizations to comply. Full compliance has been expected since September 2024.

It can apply to organizations outside the Kingdom that process personal data of people residing in Saudi Arabia. We confirm applicability during scoping.

No. The PDPL is a law, not a certification scheme. We help you build and evidence compliance.

The two share many principles, but PDPL has its own legal bases, transfer rules and registration duties. A GDPR program helps but does not cover PDPL fully.

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