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Navigating PDPL in KSA
Applying the Technology Adoption Lifecycle Framework to PDPL Compliance in KSA
To develop a better understanding of where we are in the “adoption curve” of PDPL compliance and how we might move from the status quo of very low adoption to majority adoption, it is helpful to apply the Technology Adoption Lifecycle framework. Originally used to describe the uptake of new innovations, we can apply this framework to assess the expected diffusion of behavior among KSA companies in moving towards full adoption.
“The grace period is over... Vision 2030 is only 5 years away." —James Beriker
On May 5, Pyxos and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a webinar on why early action matters for compliance with Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). With Vision 2030 just five years away, regulatory readiness is no longer optional. This recap shares key insights, real quotes, and the top 5 takeaways for companies operating in the Kingdom.
A Case for Early Compliance with KSA’s Personal Data Protection Law
The lesson from Europe is clear: Companies that willfully neglect their obligations under PDPL, or that engage in egregious breaches of individuals’ privacy rights, can reasonably expect that SDAIA will—eventually and decisively—exercise its full enforcement powers.