PDPL Compliant Infrastructure Package
Everything your organization needs for Saudi PDPL compliance — 10 integrated infrastructure components, ready-made data protection documentation, consent management tools, and SDAIA regulatory assessment preparation — deployed in a single engagement.
Compliance & Certification Alignment
PDPL Compliance Matrix
This control-by-control mapping shows exactly which package component satisfies each relevant Saudi Personal Data Protection Law requirement. Every control listed below is addressed by the infrastructure package with zero manual configuration.
| PDPL Article | Requirement | Package Component | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from breaches | Next-Generation Firewall & IDS/IPS + SIEM & Log Management | ✓ |
| Art. 14 | Data minimization — collect only necessary personal data for specified purposes | Identity & Access Management — RBAC, data access segmentation | ✓ |
| Art. 15 | Accuracy and updating of personal data records | All data components — version-controlled records with audit trails | ✓ |
| Art. 19 | Personal data breach notification to SDAIA within 72 hours | SIEM & Log Management — automated incident report generation | ✓ |
| Art. 22 | Cross-border data transfer restrictions and adequate protection measures | All components — data residency controls with regional hosting options | ✓ |
| Art. 24 | Data controller must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures | Full package — 10 integrated infrastructure components with documentation | ✓ |
| Encryption | Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest | Enterprise VPN (IPSec/TLS) + all components enforce TLS 1.3 + AES-256 | ✓ |
| Access Control | Role-based access control and authentication for personal data access | Identity & Access Management + TOTP/FIDO2 MFA on all access points | ✓ |
| Audit Logging | Logging of all access to personal data for accountability and audit | SIEM & Log Management — tamper-evident 1-year log retention | ✓ |
| Data Retention | Secure retention and destruction policies for personal data | Backup & DR + NIST 800-88 compliant cryptographic erasure | ✓ |
| Network Security | Network segmentation to isolate personal data processing systems | Next-Generation Firewall & IDS/IPS — segmentation, real-time blocking | ✓ |
| Email Security | Secure communications for personal data transmission | Encrypted Business Email — SPF/DKIM/DMARC, anti-phishing, DLP | ✓ |
| Vulnerability Mgmt | Regular assessment and patching of systems processing personal data | Automated Patch Management — scanning, CVSS prioritization, patching | ✓ |
| Staff Training | Data protection awareness training for personnel handling personal data | Security Awareness Training — LMS with data privacy modules | ✓ |
| BCP & DR | Business continuity for personal data processing systems | Backup & Disaster Recovery — automated backups, geo-redundant storage | ✓ |
| DDoS Protection | Availability protection for systems processing personal data | Next-Generation Firewall — 10+ Tbps always-on DDoS mitigation | ✓ |
This matrix covers the infrastructure and operational controls addressed by the package. Remaining governance controls (data processing register, DPIA templates, consent management procedures, SDAIA notification workflows) are covered by ready-made policy templates included in the package.
What’s Included
10 integrated infrastructure components purpose-built for Saudi Personal Data Protection Law compliance, covering data processing safeguards, consent management, and SDAIA regulatory requirements.
Next-Generation Firewall & IDS/IPS
Managed firewall infrastructure with intrusion detection and prevention, protecting personal data at the network perimeter as required by PDPL security obligations.
- Network segmentation for personal data isolation
- Real-time threat blocking and alerting
- Intrusion detection and prevention system
- Data flow monitoring and access controls
Encrypted Business Email
End-to-end encrypted email hosting with data loss prevention, ensuring personal data transmitted via email meets PDPL protection requirements.
- Anti-phishing and anti-spam filtering
- Data loss prevention (DLP) for personal data
- Email archiving for SDAIA retention compliance
- Encryption at rest and in transit
Enterprise VPN Gateway
Site-to-site and remote access VPN with multi-factor authentication, securing all channels through which personal data is accessed or transferred.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement
- Encrypted tunnels with AES-256
- Zero-trust network access policies
- Personal data access logging per PDPL
SIEM & Log Management
Centralized security information and event management with privacy-focused correlation, supporting PDPL breach notification and data processing audit requirements.
- Real-time event correlation and alerting
- Audit-ready log retention for SDAIA reviews
- Personal data access monitoring dashboards
- Breach detection for PDPL notification timelines
Automated Patch Management
Systematic OS and application patching with vulnerability scanning, maintaining the technical safeguards required by PDPL for personal data protection.
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Compliance reporting for SDAIA audits
- Rollback capability for failed patches
- Priority patching for data-handling systems
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Encrypted backups with geo-redundant storage and automated recovery testing, ensuring personal data availability and resilience as required by PDPL.
- Geo-redundant encrypted storage
- Automated recovery testing and validation
- Defined RPO/RTO guarantees
- Data residency compliance for Saudi PDPL
Identity & Access Management
Comprehensive IAM with SSO, MFA, and role-based access control, enforcing the principle of least privilege for all personal data processing activities.
- Single sign-on (SSO) and MFA
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Consent-based access enforcement
Endpoint Detection & Response
Advanced endpoint protection with behavioral analysis and automated response, safeguarding devices that process personal data under PDPL obligations.
- Behavioral analysis and threat hunting
- Automated incident response
- Real-time endpoint visibility
- Data exfiltration prevention
Security Awareness Training
Phishing simulation platform with privacy-focused training modules, educating staff on PDPL obligations, data subject rights, and personal data handling practices.
- Phishing simulation campaigns
- PDPL-specific privacy training modules
- Employee risk scoring and tracking
- Data subject rights awareness scenarios
Governance Documentation Package
Ready-made data protection policy templates, privacy impact assessments, consent management frameworks, and SDAIA regulatory audit preparation guides.
- PDPL-aligned privacy policy templates
- Data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
- Consent management and records of processing
- SDAIA regulatory audit preparation guides
Deployment Timeline
From initial discovery to full PDPL-compliant infrastructure — deployed and validated within 48 hours.
Discovery & Planning
We assess your organization's personal data processing activities, identify PDPL compliance gaps, and design infrastructure architecture aligned to SDAIA requirements and data residency obligations.
Infrastructure Provisioning
All 10 infrastructure components are deployed on MassiveGRID's secure cloud platform with PDPL-compliant configurations, data isolation, and Saudi data residency controls.
Security Hardening
Firewall rules, DLP policies, SIEM correlation rules, and endpoint protections are tuned specifically for personal data protection and PDPL technical safeguard requirements.
Documentation & Training
Complete PDPL governance documentation package is delivered, including privacy policies, consent management frameworks, DPIAs, and staff privacy awareness training enrollment.
Validation & Handoff
End-to-end validation confirms all PDPL requirements are addressed. Your team receives operational runbooks, data subject request procedures, and direct access to 24/7 privacy monitoring.
Ready to Deploy PDPL-Compliant Infrastructure?
MassiveGRID's compliance team works with organizations handling personal data in Saudi Arabia to ensure full PDPL compliance.