The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
CHECKLIST

What

This checklist provides a quick assessment of your company's readiness for the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in Saudi Arabia. Review each indicator to identify areas where your organization may need to improve its data privacy practices.

Why it Matters

Using this checklist helps you proactively identify and address potential gaps in your PDPL compliance efforts, minimizing the risk of fines, reputational damage, and operational inefficiencies.

Key Considerations

• Lawful Data Transfers: Data stays in KSA unless specific regulatory conditions are met.

• Comprehensive Privacy Policy: Policies must clearly state what data you collect and why, including user rights. Certain key elements must be present in the policy to ensure transparency

• Data Subject Rights Enabled: Individuals must be able to exercise their rights, and have clear and timely channels for complaints.

• Explicit Consent Practices: Consent must be clear and informed, with an easy withdrawal option.

• Robust Data Security Measures: Protect data using robust security measures.

• Documented Compliance: Maintain records to prove continuous compliance.
  

Practical Steps

• Review each indicator in the Pyxos PDPL Checklist. Download below:

  • Pyxos PDPL Checklist - Arabic

  • Pyxos PDPL Checklist - English
    

• Engage your compliance team, or equivalent group, to ensure the KSA PDPL is a 2025 priority. Download a simple 2-page guide to aid in this conversation:

  • PDPL Overview from Pyxos - Arabic

  • PDPL Overview from Pyxos - English
    

• Identify areas for improvement; develop a plan to address gaps; implement and monitor your plan; retake the checklist periodically.
  

• Reach out to the Pyxos team to schedule a PDPL Readiness Check, free of charge.

Official Resources for Further Reading

• The KSA’s Personal Data Protection Law (v2 April 2023)

• Saudi Data & AI Authority (official SDAIA website)

• Rules for Appointing Personal Data Protection Officer issued by SDAIA

• National Data Governance Platform