Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry fined 20,000 riyals for publishing the clips

2024-08-27 19:34:02

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect personal privacy and ensure that it is not violated, the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has issued a decision to impose fines of up to 20,000 Saudi Riyals on anyone who publishes or disseminates surveillance video footage or photos. Fine camera.

This decision confirms the seriousness with which the Kingdom takes care of privacy issues and preventing any illegal use of surveillance camera recordings, especially given the widespread distribution of these cameras in various public and private places.

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The ministry emphasized that this decision includes all types of publication and circulation, whether through social media platforms or any other means, and aims to prevent anyone from trying to invade the privacy of others and use these recordings for personal or illegal purposes.

The decision is considered an important step to strengthen privacy protection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the unauthorized release of such clips could lead to the disclosure of sensitive personal information or unlawful defamation of individuals, which is a blatant violation of their rights.

This step reflects the Home Office’s commitment to providing a safe environment and balancing the use of modern technology, such as surveillance cameras, with the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights, including the right to privacy.

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