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Clyde & Co says it reviewed Saudi registration access for overseas data controllers
Clyde & Co said it published an analysis of SDAIA’s new registration service for organizations outside Saudi Arabia. The firm said the service enables overseas businesses covered by the Personal Data Protection Law to register without holding a Saudi commercial registration.
Key points
- The firm said applicants must appoint an authorized representative.Clyde & Co
- Clyde & Co said foreign companies need verification and a digital identity through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs process.Clyde & Co
- The firm said some regulatory services require registration, including data protection officer and breach notifications.Clyde & Co
- Clyde & Co identified Lamisse Bajunaid and Nadeen Ezzat as the authors.Clyde & Co