The purpose of this article is to elaborate on the basic rules of the Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection** (PDPL), in particular with regard to data processing, collection, disclosure and its legal basis. By analyzing the core provisions of the PDPL, this article provides a comprehensive perspective for understanding the legal framework in the field of personal information protection in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection** provides a range of rights for data subjects, while setting clear obligations for data processors. Among other things, the legal basis for data processing, collection and disclosure is a core element of the law, which ensures that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently in the Kingdom.
According to Article 6 of the PDPL, there are certain circumstances that make the processing of data without the explicit consent of the data subject. These include:
1.the processing is in the legitimate interest of the data subject, but communication with him or her is not possible or difficult;
2.Processing is required for compliance with another legal obligation;
3.The processing is based on a previously concluded agreement of the data subject;
4.the controller is a public entity and the processing is carried out for security or judicial purposes;
5.The processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests of the controller and does not prejudice the rights and interests of the data subject, provided that the data is not sensitive.
Article 10 of the PDPL provides that the controller shall generally collect personal data directly from the data subject. However, it is permissible to collect data from other ** or process it for other purposes in the following cases:
1.Consent of the data subject;
2.The data is publicly available or collected from publicly available**;
3.the controller is a public entity and the processing is in the public interest, security or required by law;
4.the processing is necessary for the protection of public health, safety or the life or health of a particular individual;
5.The data is processed in an anonymous form.
When disclosing personal data, the controller is subject to Article 15 of the PDPL. In general, disclosure requires the consent of the data subject, with the following exceptions:
1.Data is collected from publicly available**;
2.The entity requesting disclosure is a public authority and for public interest, security, or legal purposes;
3.disclosure is necessary to protect public health, safety, or the life or health of a particular individual;
4.The disclosure is limited to subsequent processing and does not directly or indirectly reveal the identity of the data subject;
5.The disclosure is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests of the controller and is not prejudicial to the rights and interests of the data subject.
1.Consent: Consent is one of the main legal bases for processing personal data. However, the consent must be free and explicit, and the purpose of the processing must be clearly communicated to the data subject.
2.Contracts with data subjects: In some cases, no further consent is required for processing based on an agreement previously entered into by the data subject.
3.Legal obligation: Consent is not required if the processing of personal data is required for compliance with another legal obligation.
4.Interests of the data subject: The processing may be carried out without consent when it is in the interests of the data subject who has an actual interest but communication with him or her is not possible or difficult.
5.Public interest: Processing by a public entity for security, judicial or public interest purposes, which may be carried out without the consent of the data subject.
6.Legitimate interests of the data controller: The controller may rely on its legitimate interests in processing personal data, provided that certain conditions are met, provided that the rights and interests of the data subject are not affected and sensitive data is not involved.
Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection** provides a clear legal basis for the processing, collection and disclosure of personal data. An in-depth analysis of these rules ensures that the processing of personal data in Saudi Arabia is both lawful and protects the rights and interests of the data subject. As the data protection framework continues to evolve, the continued attention and interpretation of these rules will be of great significance to both enterprises and individuals.
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