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Data protection authority

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority

SDAIA Saudi Arabia

Competent authority supervising the Saudi PDPL; also leads national data and AI strategy. Enforcement live — 48 enforcement decisions published by January 2026.

Jurisdiction (head office)
Saudi Arabia
Scope covered
Saudi Arabia
Type
Data protection authority
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree M/19, 2021, as amended 2023)
Status
Current — verified June 2026
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