The Anti-Cybercrime Law (Royal Decree No. M/17, 2007) is the primary legal framework governing online behaviour in Saudi Arabia. The law sets out various provisions to penalize those who engage in or promote illegal content, including hate speech, incitement to violence, and defamation.
Other Legislation from Saudi Arabia
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
Cooperation and International Efforts
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Anti-Cybercrime Law (2007)
- Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (2020)
- Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC)
- National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
- Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Cybersecurity Framework
Data Protection and Privacy
Illegal Gambling
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content