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What is Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)?

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The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is the first data protection law in Saudi Arabia. Its purpose is to protect residents’ rights to their personal data by ensuring that businesses comply with specific data protection principles. The law covers all types of personal data processing, including the collection, use, storage, sharing, transfer, and updating of personal data belonging to Saudi Arabian residents.

During the first two years, the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will implement and enforce the PDPL. After this period, the National Data Management Office will assume the role of supervisory authority.

The PDPL is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to enhance digital infrastructure and foster innovation for a thriving digital economy within the country. It covers essential aspects of data protection, including data processing principles, data subjects' rights, organizations' obligations, and penalties for non compliance.

Who does PDPL apply to?

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The PDPL applies to public and private companies and their affiliates that process the personal data of Saudi residents to provide them with goods or services. This law also applies to entities operating outside of Saudi Arabia if they process the personal data of Saudi residents.

What are the principles of
data processing in PDPL?

Consistent Requirements

Consistent Requirements

Organizations cannot process personal data without the data owners’ free consent except in cases stipulated under the implementing regulations.
Record of Processing Activities

Record of Processing Activities

Organizations must maintain records of their activities during the process and an additional five years after the processing activities have concluded.
Security Requirements

Security Requirements

Businesses are required to implement suitable technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, even when it is being transferred to another party.

Cross-Border Data Transfer Requirements

Cross-Border Data Transfer Requirements

The PDPL permits transfers outside of KSA, but it requires the recipient country to have regulations protecting personal data and a supervisory entity that enforces procedures and measures to safeguard personal data.
Appointing a Data Processing Officer

Appointing a Data Processing Officer

Organizations must appoint someone (or multiple people) to implement the PDPL's provisions.
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Organizations must assess the consequences of processing personal data for any product or service provided to the public, according to the nature of their processing activities. 
Privacy Policy Requirements

Privacy Policy Requirements

All companies that handle Saudi residents' data must have a privacy policy that is accessible to the public. This policy should clearly state who owns the data, explain the purpose of collecting the data, outline the methods used for collection and processing, specify the situations in which the data will be disclosed, and describe the procedures for data destruction.

Data Breach Notification

Data Breach Notification

When a business becomes aware of a breach in personal data, such as unauthorized access, damage, or leakage, it must inform the regulatory authority within 72 hours. However, if the breach has the potential to cause significant harm, the affected individual must be notified without delay.

How PureDome helps you
comply with its Zero Trust approach


Secure Remote Access

Ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) effortlessly with PureDome's Secure Remote Access solution. Empower your team to securely access sensitive data and applications from anywhere, protecting your organization's data privacy and meeting regulatory requirements. Trust PureDome for seamless remote access and robust cybersecurity in today's dynamic work environment.

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Identity-Centric Security

Elevate your security posture with PureDome's Identity-Centric Security solution that places identity at the core of your security strategy with features like IAM, Identity Provider integrations, and Role-Based Access, ensuring only authorized users gain access to critical resources

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MFA

Enhance security and thwart unauthorized access with PureDome's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution. Add an extra layer of protection beyond passwords, verifying user identities through multiple authentication methods. Strengthen your defenses and ensure secure access to your systems and data.

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Secure Data Control with Encryption

PureDome's AES-256 military-grade encryption protects sensitive data from unauthorized access. It encrypts data at rest and in transit, safeguarding it from potential breaches and ensuring confidentiality so you can maintain data integrity and compliance with PDPL’s requirements.

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Data Localization

With our servers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), companies can remain compliant with the PDPL’s data localization rule as they process their user’s data.

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Micro-Segmentation

Elevate network control and security with our gateways. These gateways segment extensive networks into more streamlined, manageable sections, allowing you to have least privilege access control across the various sections of your network—ultimately improving network performance, security, and administration.

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Visibility & Analytics

With PureDome's real-time reports, you can gain comprehensive visibility into user activities and network traffic. Monitor user behavior, detect anomalies, and analyze security events to effectively identify and respond to threats and empower your security teams with actionable insights for proactive threat mitigation

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Employee Training

Empower your employees with the knowledge and skills to navigate cybersecurity challenges with PureDome's Employee Training solution. Provide interactive and engaging training sessions on cybersecurity best practices, raising awareness and reducing the risk of human error. Strengthen your human firewall and build a security-conscious culture within your organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is PDPL important?

The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is crucial for safeguarding individuals' privacy rights and ensuring the secure handling of personal data. Compliance with PDPL helps organizations build customer trust, avoid costly penalties for non-compliance, and mitigate the risk of data breaches.

How can you become compliant with PDPL?

Achieving PDPL compliance involves implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, conducting privacy impact assessments, appointing a data protection officer, and providing employee training on data protection practices. Working with cybersecurity experts like PureDome can streamline compliance and ensure adherence to PDPL requirements.

What safeguards does PDPL include?

PDPL includes various safeguards to protect personal data, such as requirements for data minimization, purpose limitation, data accuracy, and security measures like encryption, access controls, and data breach notification obligations. By complying with these safeguards, organizations can ensure the lawful and ethical handling of personal data in accordance with PDPL regulations.

How does PureDome help businesses achieve PDPL compliance?

PureDome offers a range of cybersecurity solutions tailored to help businesses meet PDPL compliance requirements. Solutions like Data Encryption, Secure Remote Access, Identity Access Management, Device Posture Checks, and Activity Reporting help organizations adhere to PDPL regulations and protect sensitive data.

Can PureDome's solutions be customized to suit specific business needs?

Yes, we understand that every business has unique security requirements. We offer customizable solutions and flexible deployment options to meet your organization's specific needs, ensuring you get the most effective cybersecurity protection tailored to your business environment