data protection

SDAIA introduced two new regulatory sandbox tracks at LEAP 2026 focused on personal data protection and government data monetization models.

Veeam returns to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to showcase cyber recovery, Microsoft 365 protection, and AI data governance solutions under Saudi Vision 2030.

Saudi Communications Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met Thales CEO Patrice Caine in Paris to discuss AI application security and data protection standards.

Illumio earned top scores across Strategy and Current Offering categories in the Forrester Wave Q3 2026 report for microsegmentation technology.

A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.

A new Kaspersky survey reveals that 72% of users in Saudi Arabia now use smartphones as their primary internet device, raising concerns over mobile security habits.

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 31% of analyzed cybersecurity incidents went undetected for over three months due to reactive security approaches.

Google has introduced a new setting allowing users to control whether their uploaded images and files are saved and used for AI training.

SDAIA has introduced new audit licensing rules requiring local data storage and strict inspector neutrality to protect personal data in Saudi Arabia.

SDAIA has invited public feedback on three draft guidelines for licensing personal data protection activities and issuing accreditation certificates via the Istitlaa platform.

Google has updated its privacy settings to train its AI models on user data. Learn how to easily opt out and protect your personal information.

SDAIA has introduced new regulatory frameworks and 10 key documents to govern data protection and artificial intelligence ethics in Saudi Arabia.

Kaspersky has updated its Threat Intelligence Reporting service, transforming over 2,000 static PDF reports into an interactive portal with advanced geo-filtering.

Kaspersky survey finds 45% of Saudi professionals view cybersecurity policies as excessive, while 25% install software without IT oversight, exposing organizations to significant security risks.

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has joined the Global Privacy Assembly, gaining a seat at the table in international personal data protection discussions. The move coincides with the Kingdom’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.

Genetec shares essential data protection best practices for physical security teams ahead of International Data Protection Day, helping organizations safeguard sensitive data while maintaining effective security operations.

Kaspersky has emerged as one of the most transparent vendors in an independent assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity providers, exceeding industry norms across data handling, supply chain trust, and customer verification. The company met or exceeded benchmarks in 57 of 60 criteria evaluated.