Saudi Arabia: Data governance framework in General Rules for Secondary Use of Data
Progress
Current status
in force
25 Dec 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Saudi Data and AI Authority adopted General Rules for Secondary Use of Data establishing data governance framework
On 25 December 2025, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) adopted the General Rules for Secondary Use of Data. They establish a data governance framework across government and private entities, defining scope, objectives, and mechanisms governing…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority