Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Art. 25Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
1. Commission inspectors, appointed pursuant to a decision by the Board, shall
collectively or individually conduct inquiries, collect evidence, and detect and
record violations of this Law, the Regulations, and regulatory decisions. Said
inspectors may, without prejudice to relevant statutory provisions, inspect the
sites of licensed persons and persons suspected of violating this Law or the
Regulations during business hours, and review documents, systems, and
databases and obtain copies thereof; and they may, when necessary, seek
the assistance of relevant security agencies in carrying out their duties.
2. The Commission shall investigate and prosecute violators, and may, as a
precautionary measure, suspend the service subject of the violation. The
Regulations shall specify relevant provisions.
3. The Commission shall keep seized items pending a decision on the violation
by the Committee. If a final decision is issued establishing the violation, the
Commission may dispose of the seized items in accordance with the
Regulations, without prejudice to the right of the violator to seek
compensation.
4. The management and staff in the sites to be inspected shall enable
inspectors to perform their duties and not obstruct them; they shall also
provide all the necessary facilities, information, and documents requested
thereby.
5. Inspectors shall present their credentials when carrying out their duties.
Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Chapter 9: Violations and Penalties
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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