Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology

In this Law, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned thereto: Law: Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology. Regulations: Implementing Regulations of this Law. Ministry: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Minister: Minister of Communications and Information Technology. Commission: Communications and Information Technology Commission. Board: Board of Directors of the Commission. Committee: The committee for reviewing violations of this Law. Telecommunications: Any transmission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, information, or data between persons or things, regardless of their nature, through wired or wireless systems and devices. Telecommunications Network: A system for the conveyance of any type of telecommunications using electrical, magnetic, or electromagnetic energy, or other types of energy. Public Telecommunications Network: A local or international wired or wireless telecommunications system, or systems, to provide users with public telecommunications and information technology services. Private Telecommunications Network: A limited network, not linked to a public telecommunications network, to provide telecommunications and information technology services in certain areas to specific users. Information Technology: Technologies, software, systems, networks, and related processes used for generating, collecting, obtaining, processing, storing, or analyzing data or information, including telecommunications and information technology applications; this shall not include the data or information per se. Devices: Any wired or wireless devices, radio-sensitive equipment, or interference-causing devices and equipment as well as any other equipment, devices, products, tools, machines, or hardware connected to a telecommunications network or the use of which may affect the technical capabilities of providing telecommunications or information technology services. Infrastructure: A physical system used to provide services related to the telecommunications and information technology sector, including facilities, networks, and devices. Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology Critical Infrastructure: Networks, devices, and software required for the minimum provision of telecommunications and information technology services, the disruption of which, wholly or partially, may affect the stability or security of the telecommunications and information technology sector. License: A document issued by the Commission authorizing a natural or legal person to use or provide telecommunications or information technology services or devices pursuant to this Law and the Regulations; such document shall include the type of service or device, the validity period, and general provisions. Registration: Recording the information of the registrant with the Commission. Permit: A document issued by the Commission authorizing a natural or legal person outside the Kingdom to provide services related to telecommunications or information technology services within the Kingdom in a manner accessible to users, including digital content platforms. Service Provider: A licensee, registrant, or permittee who provides telecommunications or information technology services or services related thereto to the public, including digital content platforms. Dominant Service Provider: A dominant service provider as provided for in