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Anti-Cyber Crime Law

Issued by Communications, Space and Technology Commission

Plain-English summary

Royal Decree No. M/17 dated 8 Rabi' I 1428H (26 March 2007). Article 4 punishes fraud-based acquisition of property or bonds and unlawful access to bank or credit data with up to three years' imprisonment and/or a fine of up to SAR 2 million; Article 5 covers destroying or disrupting networks and data (up to four years and/or SAR 3 million). The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution prosecutes offences (Art. 15).

Who it applies to

All industries

Topics

Cybersecurity & IT Risk Fraud Risk

Official source

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