AIAdoptionFramework
Para. 3.2.3Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Saudi Data & AI Authority / NDMO
Reliability and Safety
AI reliability and safety are concerned with ensuring that systems operate efficiently and deliver accurate
and consistent results while minimizing errors and potential risks to individuals or other systems. This is
achieved through regular testing, auditing, and the enforcement of strict security protocols.
To ensure reliability and safety, entities should implement an integrated oversight framework that aligns
technological solutions with national standards, enhancing trust and reducing organizational and tech
nological risks. Recommended steps include:
Verifying Full Regulatory Compliance: AI systems should be checked to ensure compliance with na
tional regulations, such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the Generative Artificial Intelligence
Guidelines for Government, and the Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines for Public. This compli
ance should be documented in project reports.
Raising Awareness and Training Employees: Regular training programs should be delivered to keep
staff updated on regulatory changes related to privacy and cybersecurity.
Integrating Compliance into the System Lifecycle: Safety and compliance requirements should be
incorporated throughout all stages of system development, from analysis and design to deployment and
maintenance.
Developing Monitoring and Early Alert Tools: Technical mechanisms should be created to monitor AI
systems and detect potential violations or vulnerabilities related to safety and privacy, with instant alerts
and reporting capabilities in place.
Simplified Practical Example
When building an AI-powered document classification system, a mandatory PDPL compliance check is included and docu
mented within project reports. The Data Office reviews each system update as part of the oversight process.
AI Adoption Framework
3.2.4 Regulatory Compliance:
AI adoption requires adherence to applicable local laws and regulations, including privacy, cybersecurity, and
user rights regulations, ensuring legal and ethical accountability. This compliance extends beyond formal
alignment with SDAIA’s frameworks to practical integration within day-to-day operations. Sustained compli
ance is achieved through:
Applying SDAIA’s Regulatory Guidelines: Official resources such as the Generative AI Guidelines,
Deepfake Guidelines, and the National Occupational Standard Framework for Data and Artificial Intel
ligence should be adopted to ensure operational and technical compliance.
Conducting Regular Regulatory Reviews: : Internal assessments should be regularly performed
based on SDAIA’s models to maintain compliance and proactively address any gaps.
Pursuing Incentive Badges: Incentive badges are an effective way to measure regulatory maturity
and build stakeholder trust.
Participating Actively in Policy Development: Practical feedback and operational insights should
be shared with SDAIA to support the evolution of more effective, realistic regulatory guidelines.
Establishing Specialized Oversight Units: Define clear oversight bodies or committees—such as an
AI Committee, a Digital Transformation Office, or a Data Ethics Unit—to serve as the reference unit for
monitoring compliance, governance, and the development of internal policies.
Establishing an AI Office: Creating a dedicated AI office within an entity represents a strategic step
toward structured, secure AI deployment. It enhances digital readiness and helps balance innovation
with risk management.
Simplified Practical Example
AI projects are evaluated using SDAIA tools such as the AI Index and Incentive Badges. The entity also takes part in SDAIA’s
consultation sessions to help shape future guidelines.
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AI Adoption Framework
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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