AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaProposalUnverified

Draft Global AI Hub Law

Draft law that would let foreign governments and companies host data and AI services in Saudi data centers under their own laws through private, extended and virtual hub models, subject to Saudi oversight.

ProposedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawProposed

Public consultation on Istitlaa closedMay 14, 2025 1 year ago

Body
Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)
Introduced
Apr 14, 2025

Timeline

  1. May 14, 2025 1 year ago

    Public consultation on Istitlaa closed

  2. Apr 14, 2025 1 year ago

    Draft published for public consultation

Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaRoyal Decree No. M/19 of 9/2/1443H, amended by Royal Decree unverified

Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

Saudi Arabia's comprehensive personal data protection law, supervised by SDAIA, governing processing and cross-border transfer of personal data with fines of up to SAR 5 million.

In force
New York
New Yorkunverified

RAISE Act 2.0

The proposed legislation would give regulators expanded authority to scrutinize artificial intelligence model development and require independent audits.

Proposed

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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