CompliQuest

Course Overview

Organizations processing personal data in Saudi Arabia without proper PDPL compliance are facing serious legal and financial risks that can devastate business operations and client relationships. This comprehensive masterclass transforms complex Saudi data protection regulations into practical, actionable strategies that ensure full compliance while building trust with clients and business partners across the Kingdom. 

Master the essential skills to navigate Saudi Arabia's data protection landscape with confidence: developing bulletproof data protection strategies, implementing effective data governance frameworks, and creating compliance processes that actually work in real-world business scenarios. Through practical examples and proven best practices, you'll gain the expertise to independently manage personal data processing, minimize regulatory risks, and establish your organization as a trusted leader in data protection within the Saudi market. 

Who Is This For? 

This training is intended for professionals responsible for personal data processing and information management within their organizations. It is particularly recommended for: 

1. Data Protection Officers (DPOs) responsible for ensuring compliance with PDPL and managing data protection policies. 

2. Senior executives involved in strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance oversight. 

3. Managers at all levels overseeing data processing operations and implementation of security measures. 

4. Legal professionals advising organizations on the legality of data processing and regulatory requirements.

5. IT professionals responsible for technical data protection measures, cybersecurity, and compliance with security protocols.

6. Human resources personnel managing employee data and ensuring workplace privacy protection. 

7. Marketing and sales teams collecting and utilizing customer data for business insights and customer relationship management. 

8. Any professional handling personal data in their daily operations who seeks PDPL compliance certification.

Modules 

• Key Requirements of the PDPL 
  Covers the core principles of PDPL: lawfulness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality. Focuses on practical application in day-to-day business operations. 
• Minimum Personal Data 
  Explores the legal justifications for processing personal data under PDPL, including data subject consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate interest, public interest, and vital interest. Special attention is given to choosing and documenting the correct legal basis for processing. 
• Privacy Policy 
  The module outlines the key components of a privacy policy, including the types of personal data collected, processing methods, sharing practices, and data retention policies. It also covers individuals' rights, complaint mechanisms, and the importance of making the policy clear, accessible, and compliant with regulatory requirements. 
• SCC 
  The module covers Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as a legal safeguard for cross-border personal data transfers, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). It explains different types of SCCs (Controller-to-Controller, Controller-to-Processor, etc.), their role in maintaining data protection standards internationally, and provides a practical example of their application in business scenarios. 
• Personal Data Disclosure 
  A detailed exploration of data subject rights under PDPL, covering the right to information, access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and protection from automated decision-making. Includes practical guidance on responding to data subject requests. 
• Data Protection Officer (DPO) 
  Focuses on the responsibilities and duties of a DPO under PDPL. Covers when DPO appointment is mandatory, the qualifications required, their role in compliance monitoring, and best practices for fostering a data protection culture within an organization. 
• Technical and Organizational Security Measures 
  Guidance on implementing security measures to protect personal data, including risk assessments, encryption, access controls, system security protocols, physical security measures, and incident response strategies. 
• BCR for personal data transfer 
  The module explains Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as an internal legal framework enabling multinational organizations to transfer personal data out of Saudi Arabia. It outlines BCR requirements, including legal enforceability, oversight by SDAIA, compliance monitoring, breach response, and the necessity for all group entities to uphold data protection standards. 
• Data sharing 
  The module covers data sharing principles, policies, and procedures, emphasizing secure, authorized, and legally compliant exchanges between government entities, private organizations, and individuals. It details roles, responsibilities, and control mechanisms to ensure data security, accuracy, and accountability, while outlining best practices for compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. 
• Data Breaches 
  Covers the identification, assessment, and management of personal data breaches under PDPL. Includes internal response procedures, risk evaluation, regulatory notification requirements, and best practices for breach prevention.