The law applies to any processing of personal data related to individuals that occurs within the Kingdom. It also has extraterritorial reach, covering the processing of data belonging to individuals who reside in the Kingdom, even if the processing is carried out by an entity located outside the Kingdom.

Yes, the law’s scope includes the personal data of deceased individuals. This protection applies if the processing of their data could lead to the specific identification of the deceased person or one of their family members. 

Yes, the law excludes the processing of an individual’s personal data for purposes that are purely personal or for family use. However, this exemption does not apply if the individual has published or disclosed the information to others. The regulations associated with the law will provide a more detailed definition of what constitutes “personal and family use.”