Saudi Arabia: Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority published risk assessment guideline for cross-border personal data transfers

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Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority published risk assessment guideline for cross-border personal data transfers

In February 2025, the Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) published its "Risk Assessment Guideline for Transferring Personal Data Outside the Kingdom", providing a framework for entities to assess risks associated with disclosing pers…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2025-02-25
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In February 2025, the Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) published its "Risk Assess…