International Personal Data Transfers under Saudi Arabia’s Data Protection Law

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“Saudi Arabia”) has seen a significant increase in foreign investments since the implementation of the country’s Vision 2030. Such influx has led to frequent inquiries from foreign and local investors on the permissibility of cross-border transfers of personal data outside Saudi Arabia. There continues to be a certain perception that Saudi Arabia is a data localization jurisdiction when it comes to the processing of personal data……
By: King & Spalding