Rules for Appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer

Release Date:	2024-08-31
Release Tool:	Councils and commissions decisions
Validity:	Valid
Summary:	By AI The Saudi Data and AI Authority has issued rules for appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law. The rules include definitions, objectives, and the scope of application, and require controllers to ensure the availability of certain qualifications when appointing the officer, such as experience in data protection and knowledge of risk management practices. The rules specify the roles and responsibilities required of the officer and clarify th...

Release Date:

2024-08-31

Release Tool:

Councils and commissions decisions

Validity:

Valid

Summary:

By AI

The Saudi Data and AI Authority has issued rules for appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law. The rules include definitions, objectives, and the scope of application, and require controllers to ensure the availability of certain qualifications when appointing the officer, such as experience in data protection and knowledge of risk management practices. The rules specify the roles and responsibilities required of the officer and clarify th...