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Saudi Arabia: Overview of the Amended PDPL and Key Differences to the GDPR

The amended PDPL diverges from international privacy laws in several areas, including personal data transfers, penalties, and breach notification. By Brian A. Meenagh and Lucy Tucker An amended version of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) was published in the Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 7, … Continue Reading

Saudi Arabia Issues Amended Data Protection Law for Consultation

The amendment proposes business-friendly changes regarding data localization and legitimate interests. By Brian Meenagh and Lucy Tucker On November 20, 2022, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) published an amended version of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA or the Kingdom) Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) for consultation (the Amended Draft). The Amended Draft … Continue Reading
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