About the Personal Data Protection Law of Saudi Arabia
What it’s about
Protecting personal data and giving individuals more control
Who it applies to
Any company handling personal data of people in Saudi Arabia
Main focus
Making sure people’s privacy rights are respected
Examples of rules
Get consent, explain how data is used, allow people to request deletion
Enforced by
SDAIA, under the PDPL law
What kind of data
Only personal data: name, ID, contact info, etc.
Penalties
Can lead to significant fines, criminal penalties & reputational risks
Why it matters
Builds customer trust and avoids legal risks
✅ Are you PDPL Compliant?
What you’ll get
- Instant score (0–100) + rating (High Risk / At Risk / Progressing / Ready)
- A 30-minute free consultation
Who this is for
- Founders, COOs, and legal/compliance leads who need a quick PDPL status check
- Product, data, and engineering teams shipping features in KSA
- Data teams handling consent, profiling, and retention
Disclaimer: This assessment is designed as a high-level readiness check to help you identify potential gaps in your PDPL compliance journey. It is not a comprehensive legal or regulatory review, nor does it certify compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) or related regulations.