TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ACT
TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT
The Telecommunication and Information Technology Act, within the framework of Saudi Arabia’s Corporate Laws & legislation, provides a comprehensive legal framework for regulating the telecommunications and IT sectors. It aims to foster innovation, protect consumer rights, ensure fair competition, and promote the development of digital infrastructure and services in line with the country’s Vision 2030.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT
- Licensing and Regulation: Establishes a structured licensing regime for all telecommunications and IT service providers.
- Consumer Protection: Enforces strict data privacy and security measures to safeguard consumer information.
- Quality of Service: Mandates service quality standards to ensure reliable and efficient telecommunications services.
- Competition and Fair Practices: Promotes healthy competition and prohibits monopolistic practices.
- Dispute Resolution: Provides a framework for resolving disputes between consumers and service providers effectively.
- Regulatory Oversight: Defines the powers and responsibilities of the regulatory authority overseeing the sector.
ISSUER OF THE TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT
The Telecommunication and Information Technology Act is issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Saudi Arabia. The MCIT is responsible for the overall regulation and development of the telecommunications and IT sectors within the Kingdom.
WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT?
The Act applies to:
- All telecommunications and IT service providers operating within Saudi Arabia.
- Entities involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications networks and infrastructure.
- Consumers and end-users of telecommunications and IT services within the Kingdom.
- Any organization or individual engaged in activities regulated by the Act, including data processing and transmission services.
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RELATED SAUDI COMPANIES LAWS
- Anti-Money Laundering Law (AML).
- Implementing Regulations of the Companies Law.
- The Law of Trade Names.
- Executive Regulations of the Trade Names Law.
- The Law of Commercial Agencies.
- Implementing Regulations of the Law of Commercial Agencies.
- New Companies Law.
- Moveable Property Security Law,
- E-Commerce Law.
- Income Tax Law.
- The Law of Commercial Register.
- Implementing Regulations of the Commercial Register Law
- Chambers of Commerce Law.
- The Implementing Regulations of the Chambers of Commerce Law.
- The Law of Commercial Data.
- The Implementing Regulations of the Commercial Data Law.
- The Commercial Books Law.
- The Law of Trademarks.
- Law of Arbitration.
- Corporate Governance Regulation.