Document background
The Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice is essential for organizations operating in Saudi Arabia to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and related regulations. This document serves dual purposes: internally as a policy document guiding staff on proper data handling practices, and externally as a transparency tool informing data subjects about how their personal data is processed. It becomes particularly crucial as Saudi Arabia strengthens its data protection framework, requiring organizations to demonstrate clear compliance with legal requirements. The document should be implemented when organizations collect, process, or store personal data, and must be regularly updated to reflect changes in law or organizational practices. It forms a cornerstone of an organization's data protection framework and helps demonstrate compliance with Saudi Arabian data protection requirements.
