Pdpl Basics: Data Protection Training For Saudi Employees
 

Understand the basics of Saudi Arabia's PDPL, avoid common risks, and support your organisation's compliance.
What you'll learn
Understand the basics of Saudi Arabia's PDPL and why it matters
Recognize personal data and sensitive data in everyday work
Learn the do's and don'ts of collecting, using and sharing data
Handle customer and employee information with care and respect
Understand individual rights under PDPL and your role in respecting them
Spot risky situations at work that could lead to data misuse
Know what to do if you suspect or discover a data breach
Learn safe ways to use email, phone and digital tools with personal data
Apply PDPL rules when working with vendors, clients and partners
Build trust by being transparent and accountable with information
Understand the consequences of non-compliance for both staff and company
Gain confidence in applying privacy best practices to daily tasks
Requirements
No prior knowledge of privacy or law is required - this course is designed for beginners
An interest in learning how to protect personal data at work
Willingness to follow practical examples and apply simple data protection practices to your own role
Commitment to supporting a culture of trust and respect with data
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) applies to every organisation that processes personal data and every employee plays a role in getting it right. Data incidents rarely happen because of system failures. They happen because staff are unclear on what the law requires and how it applies to their day-to-day work.
This course is designed for organisations that need their entire workforce (across HR, operations, customer service, finance, and administration) to understand PDPL and apply it confidently in their roles. No legal jargon. No technical complexity.
What Employees Will Learn
By the end of this course, staff will be able to
• Understand what PDPL is and how it applies to their role
• Recognise personal data and sensitive personal data
• Apply key PDPL principles including lawful use, data minimisation, and accuracy
• Identify common mistakes that lead to data incidents
• Recognise, report, and escalate privacy incidents appropriately
• Follow secure habits when storing, sharing, and accessing data
Course Structure
9 short modules and 21 focused videos covering PDPL fundamentals and real workplace scenarios. Each module includes a knowledge check quiz to reinforce learning and support completion records.
Total duration: approximately 60-90 minutes (structured for organisation-wide rollout).
Who this course is for
Employees in Saudi Arabia who handle personal or sensitive data
Managers and team leaders who are responsible for setting the right example on data handling
New employees who need a simple introduction to PDPL and workplace responsibilities
HR staff managing employee records and recruitment information
Sales and marketing teams collecting and using prospects and customers' data
Finance staff processing payments, invoices and financial details
IT and operations teams with access to systems storing personal data
Administrative and support staff handling documents, calls or emails
Customer service teams interacting directly with client information
Anyone working in Saudi Arabia who wants to understand how the PDPL affects their daily tasks and how to protect personal data responsibly