Saudi Arabia’s PDPL Compliance Services

PDPL Compliance Services

Applicability Assessment

VeraSafe can conduct a detailed analysis to determine how the PDPL applies to your organization, considering factors such as data processing activities and jurisdictional reach. We can help identify compliance gaps and provide strategic recommendations to meet regulatory expectations.

Privacy Notice and Policy Development

VeraSafe can help your organization develop and implement comprehensive privacy policies and procedures that align with the PDPL. This includes crafting clear privacy notices that outline how personal data is collected, processed, and stored, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Our approach involves tailoring policies to fit your specific data processing activities, establishing clear roles and responsibilities for data handling, and ensuring procedures for obtaining consent.

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

VeraSafe can support your organization in conducting DPIAs where required under the PDPL. We can help assess potential privacy risks, document mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.

Data Subject Rights Management

VeraSafe can help your organization develop or refine procedures for responding to data subject requests, including requests for access, correction, and deletion. Our team can assist in implementing efficient processes that comply with PDPL timelines and procedural requirements.

Security and Breach Response Planning

VeraSafe can assist in evaluating your organization’s security measures and developing incident response plans to address potential data breaches. We can help implement breach notification procedures that align with PDPL requirements and reduce regulatory risk.

Lawful Basis and Consent Management

VeraSafe can assist in assessing your organization’s lawful basis for processing personal data and ensuring compliance with PDPL’s consent requirements. We can help design consent mechanisms that meet regulatory standards for validity, withdrawal, and ongoing management.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

VeraSafe can evaluate your organization’s international data transfers and provide guidance on lawful mechanisms to comply with the PDPL’s data transfer requirements. Our team can assist in preparing contractual safeguards, obtaining regulatory approvals, and structuring compliant data transfer strategies.

Data Protection Officer

VeraSafe can provide advisory support for organizations required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or those seeking external guidance on data protection compliance. Our team can help your DPO fulfill regulatory duties and establish effective compliance frameworks. Additionally, VeraSafe can serve as your outsourced DPO, ensuring that your organization meets PDPL requirements while benefiting from our deep experience in privacy law and compliance.

Vendor Management

VeraSafe can review, draft, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and other contractual safeguards to ensure compliance with PDPL requirements. We can help organizations establish clear obligations with vendors and service providers handling personal data.

Regulatory Engagement and Compliance Monitoring

VeraSafe can help your organization prepare for regulatory interactions, respond to compliance inquiries, and implement monitoring frameworks to track ongoing compliance with PDPL obligations. We can provide strategic support in managing regulatory risks and maintaining audit readiness.

FAQs

What is Saudi Arabia’s PDPL?

PDPL is Saudi Arabia’s primary regulation governing the collection, processing, and storage of personal data. The law aims to protect individuals’ privacy rights and ensure organizations handle personal data responsibly and securely. The PDPL sets out key requirements for data controllers, including obtaining consent for data processing, providing transparency in data practices, and implementing robust security measures. It also establishes data subject rights, such as the right to access, correct, and delete personal data.

Who does the PDPL apply to?

The PDPL applies to any entity—public or private—processing personal data of individuals residing in Saudi Arabia, regardless of whether it is located within or outside the Kingdom.

Does the PDPL apply to international data transfers?

Yes, the PDPL imposes restrictions on the transfer of personal data outside of Saudi Arabia. Any cross-border data transfers must comply with the law’s requirements, including ensuring that the receiving jurisdiction offers adequate data protection or that appropriate safeguards are in place.

What are the consequences of non-compliance with the PDPL?

Non-compliance with the PDPL can result in significant penalties, including fines, legal action, and reputational damage. Penalties can be substantial, with fines reaching up to 5 million SAR for severe violations. In some cases, business operations may be temporarily suspended until compliance is achieved.

Matthew Joseph

CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP

Managing Director

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Jim Cormier

CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

Senior Vice President and Head of Professional Services

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