PDPL compliance essentials
Navigate Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law - consent requirements, cross-border transfers, breach response, and data subject rights.
This comprehensive course prepares you for compliance with Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). You'll learn the key requirements including consent management, privacy notice obligations, and when you can disclose personal data. The course covers technical and organizational security measures required under the law, cross-border transfer mechanisms including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), and data breach notification requirements. You'll also learn about appointing a Data Protection Officer and handling data subject rights requests. Each module includes practical guidance tailored to the Saudi regulatory environment.
Who this course is for
- Data Protection Officers operating in Saudi Arabia
- Compliance professionals at companies processing Saudi residents' data
- Legal counsel advising on Middle East privacy law
- IT and security teams implementing PDPL requirements
- Business leaders establishing Saudi operations
What you will learn
- Key requirements and principles of the Saudi PDPL
- How to collect minimum necessary data and manage consent
- How to draft compliant privacy policies for Saudi operations
- When and how to use SCCs and BCRs for international transfers
- How to respond to data breaches under Saudi law
What you will gain
- Implement PDPL-compliant data collection practices
- Create privacy notices that meet Saudi requirements
- Structure lawful cross-border data transfers
- Establish DPO functions as required by law
- Respond to breaches according to Saudi notification requirements
11 modules • 13 lessons • 1h 49min