In brief
Sets which establishments and places must install security cameras, their specifications, how long recordings are kept, the ban on cameras in private areas, and fines.
Summary of the law
Fines
- SAR 500 per camera or device for some violations and SAR 1,000 per camera or device for others (Article 12).
- Not keeping recordings as required: SAR 5,000 (Article 12).
Practical tip
- If your establishment is covered, keep recordings for the required period and disclose them only to the competent authorities; they are key evidence in any dispute.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Who must install
- Keeping recordings
- Places where cameras are banned
- Fines
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/34 · 7/3/1444H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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