11th April 2026
Every Saturday
04:00 PM to 05:30 PM
AST
4 Weeks
Virtual

Saudi privacy implementation masterclass

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia PDPL Privacy Masterclass: Practical PDPL and NDMO Implementation

A 4-week virtual masterclass designed to help teams translate KSA PDPL and NDMO expectations into a practical privacy and data governance program. The agenda focuses on implementation, controls, documentation and enforcement readiness.

Designed for teams building real compliance capability across PDPL, NDMO and operational governance.

Why this masterclass

A practical learning path for teams that need to turn Saudi privacy and data governance requirements into usable internal controls and documentation.

PDPL and NDMO in one implementation view

Understand how Saudi PDPL and NDMO fit together and what that means for governance, controls, accountability and internal execution.

Focused on high-risk operational issues

Work through lawful basis, rights handling, classification, localization, cloud transfers, security obligations and breach escalation in practical terms.

Built for program owners

Useful for teams building or strengthening privacy programs, inspection readiness, internal documentation and evidence-backed compliance processes.

Who should attend

Privacy, legal and governance teams

Professionals responsible for interpreting PDPL requirements and embedding them into real operating models.

Security, cloud and data teams

Stakeholders dealing with classification, localization, transfers, cloud architecture, technical controls and incident response.

Leaders building Saudi compliance programs

Teams responsible for internal policies, documentation, inspections, awareness and long-term compliance maturity.

What the curriculum covers

A structured 4-part learning path designed to move from foundations to implementation.

Masterclass 1

Saudi data governance landscape and legal foundations

Vision 2030, data sovereignty and the Saudi regulatory ecosystem
PDPL vs. NDMO and how each applies in practice
Scope, key definitions, controllers and processors
Extra-territorial reach and automation in data governance
Masterclass 2

Core principles, lawful basis and data subject rights

The five PDPL principles in business terms
Consent, legitimate interest and contractual necessity
Rights handling, refusals, exemptions and timelines
The DPO role and automating consent records and audit trails
Masterclass 3

Data classification, localization and security controls

NDMO classification levels and PDPL data mapping
Data localization rules and valid exceptions
Security controls and cloud transfer risks
Breach thresholds, escalation and operational response workflows
Masterclass 4

Building the compliance program and preparing for enforcement

Building a PDPL and NDMO program from scratch
Policies, SOPs, records, audits and evidence management
Penalties, inspections and regulator expectations
Portal use, internal awareness and compliance automation tools

What participants will leave with

A clearer understanding of Saudi PDPL and NDMO in one program view
Practical guidance on consent, rights, classification, localization and transfers
Better readiness for inspections, documentation and enforcement response
Stronger foundations for RoPA, DPIA, vendor risk and operational governance

Review the agenda or register

Ready to strengthen your KSA PDPL compliance program?

Register for the KSA PDPL Privacy Masterclass or download the agenda to review the full 4-week learning path.