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19 J. Int'l L. Islamic L. 270 (2023)
Ensuring Privacy of Personal Data: A Panoramic View of Legal Developments in Personal Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia

handle is hein.journals/jispil19 and id is 617 raw text is: Manchester Journal of Transnational Islamic Law & Practice Volume 19, Issue 3: 270-276, 2023 Ensuring Privacy of Personal Data: A Panoramic View of Legal Developments in Personal Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia Siddharth Kanojia* Abstract: This note explores the importance of data privacy in the digital era and examines the legal developments in personal data protection law in Saudi Arabia. The recently enacted Personal Data Protection Law (2021) aims to safeguard the privacy and rights of individuals concerning their personal information by ensuring that personal data of the citizens is collected, processed, and stored lawfully and transparently. This note provides an overview of key provisions, scope, and implications of recently enacted legislation and examines it in relation to the principles of Shariah. Finally, the note identifies key areas for further research to fully understand the deeper implications and applicability of this new legal framework. Keywords: Personal Data; Data Protection; Data Breach; Privacy; Saudi Arabia I. INTRODUCTION In an era characterised by pervasive digital connectivity, the protection of personal data has become a paramount concern in every jurisdiction. The term personal data encompasses any information that can be utilised to identify an individual, their contact details, and highly sensitive financial, health, or biometric information.1 Governmental and private organisations tend to process and analyse this data responsibly, which in return fuels data-driven innovation and economic growth. Various studies have claimed that when individuals are convinced that their data is protected, they are more willing to share their respective information for research, development, and tailored services.2 This, in turn, enables businesses and organisations to gain valuable insights and deliver personalised experiences through creating innovative goods and services to meet the evolving needs of their consumers. Hence, stringent regulations on data protection could indirectly contribute to a thriving digital economy. However, the collection and utilisation of personal data may also elevate the ethical considerations regarding consent, transparency, and fairness as it is essential to uphold individuals' fundamental right to privacy and autonomy. Therefore, regulations pertaining to personal data protection aim to ensure that individuals are fully informed about how their data is being used, and that they have the absolute right to give or withhold their consent to the collection and use of their data. Ethical data practices involve obtaining informed consent by facilitating clear privacy notices and implementing data protection safeguards to prevent misuse or unauthorised access to personal data. In recent times, the protection of personal data has also become a legal requirement in many jurisdictions. Governments around the world have enacted comprehensive legislation to regulate the processing of personal data and protect * Assistant Professor, O.P Jindal Global University, India. Email: siddharrhkanoii a(u.edu.in; siddharrhka u iL ,fol@ginailcorn. 1 Karen McCullagh, 'Data sensitivity: Proposals for resolving the conundrum.' (2007) 2 Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology 190, 201. 2 Chang Liu, Jack Marchewka, June Lu, and Chun-Sheng Yu, 'Beyond concern-a privacy-trust-behavioral intention model of electronic commerce' (2005) 2 (42) Information & Management 289, 291. Volume 19, Issue 3 (270) 2023

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