Governata automatically discovers, classifies, and protects your personal data, fully aligned with PDPL and all obligations that come with it.
Non-compliance with PDPL exposes your organization to fines of up to SAR 5 million, doubled upon repeat violations.
Most organizations believe they know their personal data. The reality is very different.
From discovery to reporting, in one platform built for the Saudi market.
Governata scans your entire database and automatically discovers ID numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and more, without manual intervention.
Automatic classification aligned with PDPL and NDMO requirements, public, internal, confidential, strictly confidential, with customization options for your sector.
Track the journey of all personal data: where it came from, where it's stored, and who accesses it, with complete visibility into data flows across your organization.
Receive and process individual requests, access, correction, or deletion, in an organized manner with deadline tracking and a complete audit trail available at any time.
Comprehensive reports ready for presentation to SDAIA at any time, with a fully documented record, no manual assembly, and no last-minute pressure before regulatory visits.
Document individual consent for data processing, enable preference updates, and manage usage permissions in full compliance with PDPL requirements.
Connect Governata to your databases and existing systems without affecting your operating environment.
A comprehensive scan of all data with automatic personal data discovery using AI.
Classify data by sensitivity, apply access controls, and document processing policies.
Continuous monitoring with compliance reports ready for SDAIA and an automatically updated audit file.
An up-to-date processing record and a ready compliance file proving all activities, with complete documentation of every action and date, on an ongoing basis.
Automatic discovery of personal data across all systems without manual intervention, with direct, fast integration into existing infrastructure.
A unified view of all personal data from source to use, with clear executive dashboards supporting confident leadership decisions.
Identify the location and sensitivity level of personal data to apply the right protection controls precisely and effectively across all systems.
The regulation has been in effect since September 2023. Every obligation here has a direct answer in Governata.
Explicit Consent
PDPL requires obtaining clear, documented consent before processing any personal data.
✓ Governata documents consent and allows it to be updated at any time.
Data Subject Rights
The right to access, correct, and delete — individuals must be able to exercise their rights.
✓ An integrated DSAR system for processing requests in an organized
72-Hour Breach Notification
Mandatory notification to SDAIA and affected individuals within 72 hours of discovering any breach.
✓ Immediate audit trail and reports ready for notification.
Purpose Limitation & Retention
Data collection must not exceed what is necessary, and retention must not exceed the defined period.
✓ Automated RoPA including purposes and retention periods.
Data Identification & Ownership
Processing activities must be documented and ownership of each data type must be known.
✓ A complete map of personal data assets and their owners.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Transferring data outside the Kingdom requires strict regulatory approvals and prior documentation.
✓ Cross-border data flows tracked and fully documented.
Data security protects data from breaches and unauthorized access. Data privacy concerns how personal data is collected, used, and controlled in accordance with individual rights. Governata addresses both, discovering personal data and establishing the appropriate access controls and compliance measures.
PDPL applies to all organizations, government and private, that collect or process personal data of individuals inside Saudi Arabia, including entities operating outside the Kingdom if they handle data of Saudi citizens.
Fines of up to SAR 5 million, doubled upon repeat violations. In cases of serious breach, business activity may be suspended, in addition to reputational damage with clients and partners.
Data subject requests are the right of individuals to access, correct, or delete their personal data. Governata provides an organized system for receiving, processing, and tracking these requests with complete documentation of every action taken.
PDPL requires organizations to notify SDAIA and affected individuals within 72 hours of discovering any breach. Governata provides an immediate audit trail and ready-made reports that enable the organization to respond within the required timeframe without manual data assembly.
PDPL requires data to be stored inside the Kingdom by default, with limited exceptions that require prior regulatory approvals and strict documentation. Governata tracks and documents cross-border data flows to ensure compliance.
Governata keeps your PDPL compliance continuous and provable at all times.