Saudi Arabia: Adopted Telecommunications and Information Technology Law including data protection regulation
Description
Adopted Telecommunications and Information Technology Law including data protection regulation
On 31 May 2022, the Telecommunications and Information Technology Law was adopted through the Council of Ministers' decision. The law contains data protection provisions for service providers. Service providers are defined as any "licensee, registra…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2022-05-31
adopted
2022-06-01
in grace period