Saudi Arabia: Opened consultation on Digital Content Platforms Regulations containing registration requirement

On 27 January 2022, the Saudi Arabia Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) opened a public consultation on the updated version of the Digital Content Platforms Regulation draft. The draft introduces a registration requirement for OTT video platforms, social media platforms, vIdeo-sharing platforms and e-sports participation platforms. The Regulation draft specifies that online advertising platforms are not required to register but will have to comply with the national requirements regarding content and data protection regulations. Moreover, the proposal introduces application and renewal fees for registration. The stakeholders are invited to submit their comments until March 2022.