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Your Trusted Partner in Data Compliance in Saudi Arabia
Compliance is no longer optional — it is foundational to how Saudi businesses operate and grow.
At RSM Saudi Arabia, we understand that the PDPL and data privacy are becoming central to strategic decision-making. In a transforming economic landscape shaped by Saudi Vision 2030, businesses that embrace data protection principles stand out not just for their operational resilience, but for their commitment to responsible data stewardship and global alignment.
Our PDPL Advisory Services are designed to align with your business goals, regulatory obligations, and industry expectations. From compliance to opportunity, RSM Saudi Arabia helps organisations create measurable value through responsible data governance.
RSM Saudi’s Comprehensive PDPL Advisory Services
We support businesses across all sectors in their PDPL compliance journeys. Our services are designed to enhance data protection maturity, ensure regulatory alignment, and embed privacy at the core of operations.
- Data discovery — how personal data is collected, stored, used, and transferred across your organisation
- Review of existing privacy notices, consent mechanisms, and data handling procedures
- Third-party contract review for PDPL-compliant data processing terms
- Identification of cross-border data transfer risks and applicable legal mechanisms
- Gap Assessment Report with prioritised, actionable remediation plan and compliance roadmap
- Automated RoPA, DSAR workflows, consent tracking, and retention enforcement
- Policy development: Data Protection, Breach Response, Retention & Disposal, Cross-Border Transfers
- Standard templates: Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), DPIAs, consent notices, and privacy policies
- SDAIA registration support and regulatory communication protocol setup
- Secure, read-only integration with your core systems using tested connectors — no code changes required
- Ongoing PDPL compliance monitoring, internal advisory, and governance support
- Handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and rights requests on your behalf
- Managing data breach notifications to SDAIA within the 72-hour statutory window
- Developing and maintaining Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and DPIAs
- Acting as your designated regulatory contact with SDAIA / NDMO
- Privacy-by-design advisory for new projects, systems, and business initiatives
- Foundational data mapping: live inventory of personal and sensitive data across your systems
- Automated classification, governance tagging, and retention policy enforcement
- Data Subject Interaction module: DSAR search, consent tracking, and PIA/TIA workflows
- Infrastructure integration: access control, DLP, and third-party data oversight
- Centralised compliance dashboard — audit-ready outputs aligned to PDPL, GDPR, and NDMO frameworks
- Scoping and risk assessment for new projects, systems, and data processing activities
- DPIA pilots conducted with your team on 2–3 high-risk processes to demonstrate practical methodology
- Custom DPIA templates and toolkits for ongoing internal use
- Privacy-by-design recommendations embedded into project lifecycle
- Consent framework design aligned with PDPL
- Consent language drafting for privacy notices, data collection forms, and marketing communications
- Cookie consent solution implementation for websites and digital platforms
- Consent record-keeping and audit trail for regulatory demonstrability
- Data retention schedule development aligned with PDPL and sector-specific regulations
- Secure data disposal procedures and technical controls review
- Data lifecycle governance embedded into operational processes and IT systems
- Third-party processor monitoring for retention and disposal compliance
- Role-based staff training: Leadership & Governance, Operations, DPO / Privacy Champions
- Privacy awareness campaigns and culture-building programmes across departments
- Periodic compliance audits, maturity assessments, and KPI monitoring frameworks
- Data Protection Audit integration into the internal audit calendar
- Advisory and liaison support before SDAIA in investigations, breach reviews, and enforcement matters.
Have You Explored and Prioritised Your PDPL Compliance Roadmap?
We work with organisations across all sectors to define clear priorities, align internal stakeholders, and implement controls that hold up under SDAIA scrutiny.
Assess
Holistically assess your current data protection posture against PDPL requirements
Map
Identify personal data flows, processing activities, and third-party dependencies
Engage
Involve stakeholders across legal, IT, HR, and business units in compliance design
Benchmark
Compare your compliance posture with SDAIA guidance and industry peers
Implement
Drive targeted actions to embed controls and create lasting compliance outcomes
Download Our PDPL & Data Privacy Compliance Guide
Written by RSM's privacy specialists for Saudi compliance officers, legal teams, and business leaders. Clear, practical, and built around how the law is actually enforced.
What's Inside:
- A practical step-by-step path to full PDPL compliance, from data discovery to breach notification
- RSM's full service offering — DPO as a Service, tech-enabled implementation, and ongoing governance
- Why compliance is a business advantage, not just a regulatory obligation
