In a move to bolster data protection, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has unveiled new regulations governing the transfer of personal data beyond Saudi Arabia’s borders. These updated rules aim to ensure that personal data remains safeguarded and that privacy standards are upheld even when data is handled by entities outside the Kingdom.
The revised regulations outline specific criteria for evaluating data protection levels abroad, stipulate the conditions under which data may be transferred or disclosed, and detail scenarios where exceptions can be granted. They also address the reassessment of risks associated with international data transfers.
As the regulatory body overseeing compliance with these laws, SDAIA emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust protection for personal data and privacy on a global scale.
For more details, the updated regulations are available on the SDAIA website.
