Saudi Arabia: Data Localisation Requirements in Saudi Arabia Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (CCRF)
Progress
Current status
in force
03 Dec 2020 in force
Scope
Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Third Version of Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (CCRF) including data localisation requirements
On 3 December 2020, the Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia implemented the third version of its Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (CCRF). The updated Framework requires cloud service providers registered wi…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body