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Saudi Arabia Bills - Others > Personal data protection system, Royal Decree No. (M/19) dated 1443/2/9 AH
Short Summary
This legal document is Royal Decree No. (M/19) dated 1443/2/9 AH, which establishes a personal data protection system in Saudi Arabia. The document is issued by Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King of Saudi Arabia. It is based on the Basic Law of Governance, the Council of Ministers System, and the Shura Council System. The document approves the personal data protection system and designates the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority as the competent authority for a period of two years. The document also defers the application of certain provisions of the system and requires control entities to adjust their operations within a specified period. The document emphasizes that the National Cybersecurity Authority retains its jurisdiction and responsibilities in cybersecurity matters. The document also calls for coordination between the competent authority and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and the Communications and Information Technology Commission to regulate the application of the personal data protection system in their respective sectors. The document further outlines the rights of data subjects, including the right to access and correct their personal data.
Whom does it apply to?
All individuals and entities processing personal data in Saudi Arabia
What does it govern?
Personal data protection
What are exemptions?
The document does not mention any specific exemptions.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for non-compliance with the provisions of the document are not mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia