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Para. 5.1.2Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Saudi Data & AI Authority / NDMO
Privacy and Safety
Ensuring privacy, security, and operational continuity is fundamental for responsible and secure AI adop
tion. Smart applications prioritize privacy and safety concepts to protect individual and organizational
data from breaches and misuse. This is achieved through secure-by-design systems and clear risk man
agement mechanisms, including encryption, ethical controls, and ongoing audits. To achieve this, the
following is recommended:
Embedding Cybersecurity and Privacy: Designing modern intelligent systems requires a “Security
& Privacy by Design” approach, integrating protection requirements into every development stage,
from analysis to deployment. This includes data encryption, access management, and multi-factor
authentication to safeguard the system from vulnerabilities and attacks before official launch.
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Complying with National Frameworks: Compliance with national regulations, foremost among them
the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), is essential for the integrity of digital operations. This includes
adhering to business continuity guidelines, data classification controls, and consent management policies,
enhancing trust in smart systems, and protecting individual rights.
Activating Recovery and Disaster Plans: Implementing professional recovery plans helps mitigate
the impact of unexpected outages. These plans include automated backups, ready-to-launch backup
sites, and automated response mechanisms that restore systems within minutes, ensuring business
continuity and protecting critical data.
Testing Risk Scenarios regularly: Simulating failure or outage scenarios is a best practice for ensur
ing infrastructure readiness. These tests include: Data center failures, connection losses, or security
breaches, measuring system resilience, identifying vulnerabilities, and updating contingency plans
based on real outcomes.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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