Saudi Arabia. Cybersecurity. Regulatory controls

DCCNCA Data Cybersecurity Controls (DCC)

In force
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§1Summary

Synopsis

Controls for protecting data across its lifecycle at covered entities, scaled by data classification.

Key themes
  • data classification
  • encryption
  • data lifecycle
  • DLP
Unique features

Builds on ECC with classification-specific data security controls.

SaaS relevance

Applies via contract to SaaS processing classified data for Saudi government/CNI.

§2Obligations

Extraterritorial
Limited

§3Dates

Key dates
  • Adopted
  • In force

§4Text and authority

Text
Authority
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)

§5Where it applies

Domestic law of
Saudi Arabia

§6Sources and verification

Sources consulted
Verification

Medium confidence.

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