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Leaders
11-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
SDAIA Releases Guidelines,Tool for Assessing Cross-Border Data Transfer Risks
The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has unveiled a set of guidelines designed to outline the critical stages and detailed procedures for assessing the risks involved in transferring personal data outside the Kingdom. The document highlights key concepts and focuses on essential measures to evaluate potential adverse effects and risks that may result from the processing of personal data. In addition to the guidelines, SDAIA has developed a dedicated tool to assist in assessing the risks of transferring personal data internationally. This tool is accessible to users registered on the National Data Governance Platform, further supporting the authority's national initiatives to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law. This initiative underscores SDAIA's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of personal data protection and fostering trust in digital transactions, aligning with the objectives of Vision 2030. Finally, the guidelines are a key component of broader efforts to establish a data-driven economy powered by artificial intelligence. For those interested, the guidelines can be accessed through the following link: SDAIA Guidelines on Risks of Transferring Data Outside the Kingdom. Related Topics : Paris AI Action Summit: SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia as Comprehensive Governance Model SDAIA President at UNESCO: Saudi Arabia Leads in Global Tech, AI Rankings Saudi Arabia to Host US-Ukraine Talks in Jeddah Saudi Arabia Stands Firm Against Palestinian Displacement at OIC Summit Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Zawya
06-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SDAIA's National Data Management Office Director awards AI Service Provider accreditation certificates
Riyadh: Director of the National Data Management Office (NDMO) at the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) Alrebdi bin Fahad Alrebdi yesterday awarded AI service provider accreditation certificates to 40 entities in Saudi Arabia. These entities met the AI ethics maturity requirements and standards for AI products and services, demonstrating reliability, responsible use, and commitment to AI principles and ethics. The awards were presented at the conclusion of a two-day meeting organized by SDAIA in Riyadh. The meeting, which focused on the current state of AI regulation and governance in Saudi Arabia, was attended by over 700 officials from the government and private sectors. The accreditation certificate aligns with SDAIA's strategic objectives to establish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a leader in the responsible use of AI. Entities interested in obtaining the certificate and badges can access the National Data Governance Platform: The meeting saw broad participation from experts, specialists, stakeholders, and representatives from the government and private sectors. Discussions included the Kingdom's AI readiness report, enhancing responsible AI use to raise the level of AI maturity, and the importance of adopting controls and policies that support the ethical use of smart technologies in the Kingdom. University representatives and early adopters of AI badges also shared their local and global experiences in achieving responsible use of AI products. Participants discussed the study of AI regulations across sectors, the achievements and challenges facing AI regulation in government and private entities, and international experiences in the field. This meeting reflects SDAIA's ongoing efforts to regulate the data and AI sectors in the Kingdom by developing specialized policies, standards, and controls, as well as promoting awareness and adoption of relevant regulations, laws, and decisions related to data and AI. As the national reference for all matters related to data and AI in Saudi Arabia, including regulation, development, and handling, SDAIA aims to raise the level of adoption and maturity of AI services and products in the Kingdom to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
