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Saudi Arabia: Consumer protection regulation in E-Commerce Law

Progress

Current status
in force
24 Oct 2019 in force
10 Jul 2019 in grace period
09 Jul 2019 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

24 Oct 2019
in force

Implemented E-Commerce Law including consumer protection regulation

On 24 October 2019, the E-Commerce law was implemented. The law regulates electronic transactions, contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service provider that offers goods or serv…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
10 Jul 2019
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period of E-Commerce Law including consumer protection regulation

On 10 July 2019, the E-Commerce law entered into force through Royal Decree M/126. The law regulates electronic transactions, contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service provide…

Source
Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government
09 Jul 2019
adopted

Adopted E-Commerce Law including consumer protection regulation

On 9 July 2019, the E-Commerce law was adopted through a Council of Ministers decision. The law regulates electronic transactions, contract terms, and defines consumer protection standards. The law applies to any domestic or international service pr…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government