You don’t need a law firm, or a global consultancy. You need PDPL Compliance delivered
in weeks, not months.

At Hala Privacy, we deliver Full PDPL Compliance in a 4-week sprint. No outsourcing, no delays, no generic templates. Built for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), led by in-house KSA PDPL Experts, Consultants, Legal Counsel & aligned with SDAIA guidelines → You are PDPL audit ready, fine proof, and operationally confident.

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law Compliance Implementation Sprint (KSA PDPL)

Total compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law, Implementing Regulation, and SDAIA Guidelines.

What we do:

A focused 4-week PDPL Compliance implementation sprint to achieve your PDPL compliance baseline. Led by our in-house data privacy experts and legal counsel, delivered directly, and built around your real data, people, and systems.

Who is it for?

For small to medium enterprises (SMEs) ready to kick off the SDAIA KSA PDPL compliance journey.

What you get:

No outsourcing. No subcontractors. Each PDPL Compliance Artefact is delivered by Hala Privacy’s core team in KSA.

On-Site Discovery & Compliance Workshops to Develop Your RoPA

We map your data flows, systems, and third-party relationships, then build your Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) in alignment with PDPL Article 31, Implementing Regulation Article 33, and SDAIA Guidelines.

End-to-End PDPL Compliance Implementation

We execute the full compliance baseline with you: controller registration, DPO assignment, legal basis mapping, privacy notices, DSRs, DPIAs, TIAs, SCCs, BCRs, breach readiness, and more.

SDAIA Audit-Ready PDPL Evidence Artefacts

You receive structured evidence across policies, procedures, assessments, workflows, glossary, and templates, aligned with PDPL Legal Requirements, Implementing Regulation Procedural Requirements, and SDAIA 2025 Compliance Guidelines.

Knowledge Transfer & Operational Readiness

We train your teams, transfer all knowledge, ensuring operational ownership and sustained compliance to handle DSRs within 30 days (PDPL Article 17, Implementing Regulation Article 3 (1) (a), manage breaches within 72 hours (PDPL Article 20 and Implementing Regulation Article 24), and more.

Pricing Tiers:

Based on company size, processing volume, risk, scale & system scope.

Light Footprint, ~250 Employees

150,000

Med-Risk, 250-500 Employees

250,000

High-Risk, 500-1000 Employees

350,000

Enterprise, 1K-3000 Employees

550,000

Everything You Need for Continued PDPL Compliance

Comply with every requirement under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL).

Personal Data Discovery Workshop

Map and classify personal data across your systems.

Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)

Maintain documentation of all personal data processing.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Identify and document valid lawful bases under PDPL.

Personal Data Protection Policy

Set internal rules for data handling across departments.

Data Retention Policy

Define how long personal data is kept and when it is destroyed.

Vendor Review Procedure

Assess third-party processors for PDPL compliance (DPA, TIA, SCC, BCR).

Privacy Notice for Employees

Inform staff of their data rights and processing practices.

Privacy and Cookie Notices

Explain how personal data is collected, used, shared, et al.

Cross-border Data Transfer Procedure

Comply with PDPL rules for international data transfers.

Data Subject Rights Management (DSR)

Handle access, correction, erasure, and objection requests within 30 days.

Data Breach Readiness

Respond to incidents within 72 hours with documented protocols.

Employee Training

Educate teams on privacy principles and operational policies.

Processor Obligations

Define contract terms and monitoring duties for data processors.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Assess and mitigate privacy risks for high-impact processing.

Audit & Compliance Monitoring

Run regular audits and maintain compliance evidence for SDAIA.

GDPR Impact Assessment

Address overlaps and gaps between PDPL and GDPR obligations.

PDPL Artefact Glossary & Mapping

Understand each requirement with mapped clauses and outputs.

Data Controller & DPO Registration

Determine if you must register with SDAIA and appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

SDAIA Self-Assessment Report

Official SDAIA Self-Assessment to demonstrate compliance readiness.

“Hala Privacy turned our PDPL compliance into growth”

With over 6 million IKTISSAB customers, protecting personal data is critical. Hala Privacy helped us implement PDPL without disrupting operations in 4 weeks, and fully aligned with SDAIA’s requirements.

“MODON achieved full PDPL compliance with Hala Privacy”

By partnering with Hala Privacy, we achieved compliance with PDPL, protected our stakeholders, and support a secure business environment, driving the Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable economy.

“PDPL + SAMA compliance made simple, fast, and affordable”

Their ongoing support helped us pass the SAMA CSF Audit, fueled our digital finance innovation, and seamlessly operationalized SDAIA PDPL compliance across our fintech stack.

“Hala Privacy helped us comply with PDPL, critical to our IPO”

Hala Privacy’s approach and responsive guidance ensured our compliance with PDPL requirements while supporting our IPO readiness without losing focus on hospitality excellence. Super fun to work with.

How Hala Privacy Helped Small & Medium Enterprises
Achieve Saudi Personal Data Protection Law Compliance (KSA PDPL)

Hala Privacy turned our PDPL compliance into growth.

With over 6 million IKTISSAB loyalty customers relying on us, protecting their personal data is our top priority. Hala Privacy’s expertise lets us handle the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) without diverting valuable resources from our core business.

Eng. Muaffaq Mobarah

CEO, Othaim Markets

MODON is compliant with PDPL.

By partnering with Hala Privacy, MODON complied with personal data protection laws, confidently protects our stakeholders’ personal data, and supports a secure, innovative business environment, driving Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable economy.

Majid Bin Sawad

CISO, Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON”

Hala Privacy made it easy for us to meet PDPL & SAMA requirements.

Their proactive approach and ongoing support fueled our digital finance innovation while seamlessly managing our data privacy compliance turning a daunting journey into a smooth process.

Mokhtar Al Somali

CISO, Loop - Digital Payment Company

Hala Privacy helped Gathern | جاذر إن quickly adapt to PDPL requirements.

Their hands-on approach and consistent follow-up gave us the confidence to protect our customers’ data and focus on delivering the best in hospitality.

Ahmed Alnaim

GRC & Legal Director

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL) Compliance Services By Hala Privacy Experts

Step-by-Step KSA PDPL Compliance Framework for Saudi SMEs

Any consultant can give you templated policies. We craft a custom PDPL Compliance Framework that fits your unique business, simplifying your compliance and ensuring you are protected from the start.

Personal Data Mapping as per the SDAIA guidelines to identify what data you collect, where it resides, and how it's processed.
Privacy Policies & Notices that meet PDPL Article 12–13 obligations and PDPL Implementing Regulation Article 4, ensuring transparency with data subjects.
Data Subject Rights (DSR) Management to handle access, correction, and deletion requests as required under the law.
Company-Wide Awareness & Training to align all departments with KSA PDPL principles and operational roles.
Audit-Ready Documentation for smooth inspections or inquiries from SDAIA or regulatory authorities.

Effortless KSA PDPL Compliance with DPO As A Service (DPOaaS)

Why let PDPL slow you down? Hala Privacy’s Personal Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPO As A Service) weaves PDPL compliance into your workflows, making compliance a natural part of your operations.

Integrate PDPL Compliance Tasks seamlessly into daily workflows, aligned with SDAIA’s operational expectations.
Conduct Mandatory Risk Assessments (PIA, DPIA, TIA) as required by SDAIA to document and manage privacy risks.
Maintain Third-Party Compliance through enforceable Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
Efficiently Manage Data Subject Rights (DSRs), including access, correction, and erasure requests in line with PDPL Article 4 and PDPL Implementing regulations Article 3-8, 10-12 .
Ensure Ongoing Documentation & Reporting that meets SDAIA’s audit and regulatory submission requirements.

Ensure your KSA PDPL Compliance with External Audit

SDAIA Audits don’t have to be a surprise. Hala Privacy’s PDPL Compliance Audit service prepares your organization for regulatory scrutiny by proactively identifying risks, GAPs, and misalignments with KSA PDPL and SDAIA requirements.

Conduct Full-Scope PDPL Compliance Assessments to evaluate your policies, processes, systems, and records against PDPL Articles and Implementing Regulations.
Validate Documentation to ensure your Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), consents, DPIAs, and DPAs are audit-ready and aligned with PDPL Articles 33, 22 and Implementing Regulation Articles 33, 17.
Review Data Subject Rights (DSR) Processes to assess how effectively your organization manages access, correction, and deletion requests under PDPL Article 4, 21 and Implementing Regulation Articles Articles 3-8, 12.
Test Breach Readiness to verify whether your technical and organizational measures meet the standards of Implementing Regulations and breach response protocols align with SDAIA’s 72-hour notification requirement.
PDPL Compliance Scorecard & Action Plan with a clear audit report with risk ratings, findings, and prioritized steps to close compliance gaps fast.

Why Smart SMEs Choose Hala Privacy for:
Saudi Personal Data Protection Law Compliance (KSA PDPL)

Get Compliant in Weeks, Not Months

Cut your compliance timeline by up to 80% with our streamlined, step-by-step process designed for speed and efficiency.

Minimize Operational Disruptions

We integrate compliance seamlessly into your existing workflows, ensuring no fines or penalties while you meet PDPL requirements.

Eliminate Compliance Uncertainty

We break down the complexities of PDPL regulation into simple, actionable steps, so you can comply with confidence and clarity.

Stay Compliant Effortlessly Over Time

We don’t just get you compliant. We future-proof your business with continuous monitoring and regulatory updates.

Save on Compliance Costs

Our affordable, fixed-price model makes compliance accessible to businesses of all sizes, with no hidden fees, and no surprises.

Proven KSA PDPL Compliance Methodology

Our tailored PDPL methodology goes beyond templates.

It’s built to align with SDAIA’s enforcement priorities under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL), helping you manage risks, meet controller obligations, and achieve compliance with speed and precision.

Our approach ensures:

Full alignment with PDPL core principles: transparency, data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability

A structured PDPL GAP Assessment to benchmark your current state against SDAIA’s regulatory checklist

Cross-border data transfer compliance via adequacy assessments and secure safeguard mechanisms

Clearly mapped data flows for complete visibility of how personal data moves through your systems

Development of SDAIA compliant privacy policies and internal governance procedures

Implementation of safeguards and controls that withstand audit or inquiry from SDAIA

Ongoing training and monitoring to maintain compliance in a changing regulatory environment

PDPL GAP Assessment

Our PDPL GAP Assessment helps you understand where your business stands against SDAIA’s KSA PDPL requirements.

We analyze your current policies, practices, and controls to uncover compliance risks and prioritize actionable improvements.

Key outcomes:

Establish a compliance baseline aligned with SDAIA PDPL controller obligations.

Identify critical vulnerabilities such as lack of lawful basis, missing consent protocols, or undocumented processing activities.

Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, business impact, and SDAIA enforcement focus.

Map policy and process gaps across data subject rights, consent, retention, cross-border transfers, and security.

Build a clear roadmap for closing compliance gaps within SDAIA’s expected timelines.

Mapping Data Flow

Understanding how personal data moves across your systems is critical for KSA PDPL compliance.

Our data flow mapping ensures your practices meet SDAIA’s expectations for data lifecycle transparency, minimizing compliance gaps and exposure to risk.

What’s included in Data Flow Mapping:

Identify and document every data collection, processing, and transfer point, as required to maintain RoPA with reference to PDPL Article 31, Implementing Regulation Article 33.

Trace data paths across internal systems and third parties to meet controller accountability and oversight expectations.

Review and validate all external data transfers to ensure legal grounds and safeguard implementation per SDAIA guidance.

Detect unauthorized or undocumented data flows that could result in violations or penalties.

Enable clear reporting and audit readiness with detailed, visual data flow documentation.

Policy Development

Effective policy development is critical to achieving compliance with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) under the KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

We help you design or refine policies that are practical, enforceable, and aligned with current regulatory expectations.

Our policy development process includes:

Drafting policies that reflect your operations while meeting core PDPL requirements (e.g., lawful basis, retention limits, consent handling).

Establishing procedures in line with Articles 12–16 of the PDPL, Implementing Regulations Articles 3-4 and 22(5), ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and compliance mechanisms.

Closing policy gaps related to data sharing, cross-border transfers, data rights, and breach response.

Aligning documentation with SDAIA’s audit-readiness standards for accountability and transparency.

Ensuring version control and update cycles to keep policies current with any amendments or evolving SDAIA guidance.

PDPL Compliance Implementation

Implementation is where compliance becomes real.

We help you operationalize SDAIA KSA PDPL requirements by embedding privacy practices, governance structures, and security controls into your day-to-day operations, ensuring lasting compliance and business protection.

Our PDPL implementation support includes:

Integrating privacy controls into business processes to meet Articles 2–31 of the PDPL and Implementing Regulations Articles 2–33.

Assigning roles and responsibilities across departments to establish accountability under SDAIA’s governance model.

Implementing technical, administrative and organizational safeguards (e.g., access controls, encryption, audit logs) in line with Articles 19 and and Implementing Regulations Articles 3, 23, 26-27.

Embedding ongoing risk assessments and monitoring to stay compliant as your data environment evolves.

Creating enforcement-ready documentation and audit trails that satisfy SDAIA’s compliance verification needs.

PDPL Training & Compliance Monitoring

SDAIA emphasizes not just written policies, but active, ongoing compliance and employee awareness.

Our training and monitoring program ensures your team understands their role in protecting personal data while your business stays ahead of regulatory risks.

What we deliver for PDPL compliance:

Build a privacy-first culture through interactive, role-specific training aligned with PDPL Articles 19, 21, 41 and Implementing Regulations Article 9(c) and 21(3).

Continuously monitor compliance performance across departments to meet SDAIA’s audit-readiness expectations.

Adapt quickly to regulatory updates or operational changes with agile policy and process adjustments.

Track training participation and effectiveness for internal accountability and external reporting.

Proactively identify non-compliance trends before they turn into fines or reputational damage.

30 days to respond to a Data Subject Request (DSR). 72 hours to report Personal Data Breach. Are you ready?

Join our 30-minute PDPL workshop designed to help Saudi SMEs quickly assess how the Personal Data Protection Law (KSA PDPL) impacts your business and where you are at risk of non-compliance.

What you’ll gain:

✅ A quick GAP analysis aligned with SDAIA PDPL regulations

✅ Clarity on required data protection controls and documentation

✅ Insights in legal obligations for data collection, processing & sharing

✅ Roadmap to build a sustained PDPL-compliant privacy framework

✅ Expert PDPL guidance tailored to your business size and sector

Avoid penalties. Stay compliant.

We don’t just advise. We implement. We train. We deliver:
Saudi Personal Data Protection Law Compliance (KSA PDPL)

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Saudi Personal Data Protection Law
Compliance FAQs (KSA PDPL)

Who must comply with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)?

Any public or private entity (inside or outside Saudi Arabia) that processes the personal data of individuals residing in Saudi Arabia must comply with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

This includes businesses of all sizes, government agencies, non-profits, and professional service providers. Even if you operate in a B2B context, you may still process personal data such as employee details, business point of contact (POCs), or personal data about partners and vendors, PDPL obligations apply.

How long does PDPL compliance take?

With Hala Privacy, most businesses become PDPL compliant in 4 weeks, far faster than traditional consulting firms. It's an ongoing journey.

Is PDPL compliance expensive?

Our affordable pricing models make Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) compliance accessible for SMBs and Enterprises, simple, fast and affordable.

We haven’t received direct notice from SDAIA asking us to implement the PDPL. Are we required to comply?

Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) compliance is mandatory for all entities processing the personal data of individuals in Saudi Arabia, regardless of whether you’ve received a direct notice.

Organizations are expected to proactively comply with the PDPL law and Implementing Regulations as its' fully enforced from Sep 14 2024. So it’s best practice to align your personal data processing activities with the PDPL requirements. Entities need to meet PDPL’s requirements for transparency, security, retention, etc.

What happens if PDPL regulation changes?

We provide ongoing monitoring and updates, so you are always compliant with evolving PDPL regulation without extra effort.

What if my business isn’t compliant with PDPL?

Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to 10M SAR, imprisonment (criminal offense), and reputational risks. We help eliminate these risks quickly and efficiently.

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4 Weeks Saudi PDPL Compliance Sprint (KSA PDPL)

Hala Privacy offers a focused 4-week PDPL Compliance sprint for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Unlike other consulting firms, we don’t outsource or inflate costs. Our in-house PDPL Experts, Consultants, and Legal Counsel deliver compliance through on-site discovery, workshops, policy implementation, and structured, audit-ready documentation.

We handle everything: Data Controller Registration, DPO Assignment, RoPA, Legal Basis, Privacy Notice, DSR, DPA, DPIA, TIA, SCC, BCR, Cookies & Consent, Breach Readiness, Training, etc., ensuring SDAIA aligned PDPL Compliance.

Achieve Saudi Personal Data Protection Law, KSA PDPL Compliance in 4 Weeks
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Picture this: Your Customer (data subject) emails you, ‘Delete my personal data.’ You’ve 30 days to comply. Or, there’s a personal data breach. You have 72 hours to report. Can’t? That’s a violation: 5-10M fines, operational disruptions & PR nightmare.

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