Navigating the data protection landscape in Saudi Arabia: policy effectiveness, barriers, and a strategic roadmap
Alia Mohammed AlSulaimi
The accelerated pace of digitalization has intensified the need for robust privacy and data protection measures to mitigate economic and security risks. This study examines the current landscape of data protection legislative frameworks and organizational policies in Saudi Arabia. Using a convergent mixed-methods approach, the research combines a systematic thematic analysis of six prominent public portals with a quantitative survey involving 200 professionals. The findings reveal that while Sau