Organizational Arrangements of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority
الترتيبات التنظيمية للهيئة السعودية للبيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي
These organizational arrangements establish the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) as an independent legal entity reporting to the Prime Minister, responsible for governing data and artificial intelligence in Saudi Arabia. The document outlines SDAIA's objectives, powers, board structure, executive responsibilities, financial provisions, and its constituent bodies including the National Information Center, the National Data Management Office, and the National Center for Artificial Intelligence.
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Who it governs
This document is for government officials, policymakers, and researchers interested in the institutional governance and organizational structure of Saudi Arabia's national AI and data authority.
What the document contains
The document covers the institutional setup, mandate, governance structure, administrative responsibilities, and financial framework of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and its subordinate agencies.
The text does not contain detailed technical definitions of artificial intelligence, specific compliance mechanisms for external entities, or individual rights regarding data privacy.
- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is established as an independent legal and financial entity reporting to the Prime Minister.
- SDAIA serves as the national reference and competent authority for data (including big data) and artificial intelligence in Saudi Arabia.
- The authority is composed of three main bodies: the National Information Center, the National Data Management Office, and the National Center for Artificial Intelligence.
- The Board of Directors acts as the dominant authority for managing SDAIA, approving relevant national policies, regulations, and strategies.
- SDAIA is tasked with setting data and AI policies, standards, and controls, building national capabilities, and encouraging innovation and investment.
· أولاً: التعريفات · ثانياً: الارتباط والمقر · ثالثاً: الأهداف · رابعاً: الاختصاصات والصلاحيات · خامساً: مجلس الإدارة · سادساً: اختصاصات مجلس الإدارة · سابعاً: اجتماعات مجلس الإدارة · ثامناً: رئيس الهيئة · تاسعاً: مركز المعلومات الوطني · عاشراً: مكتب إدارة البيانات الوطنية · حادي عشر: المركز الوطني للذكاء الاصطناعي · ثاني عشر: الموارد المالية · ثالث عشر: الشؤون المالية · رابع عشر: مراجع الحسابات · خامس عشر: منسوبو الهيئة · سادس عشر: النشر والعمل بالمقرر
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
تكون الهيئة الجهة المختصة في المملكة بالبيانات (بما في ذلك البيانات الضخمة) والذكاء الاصطناعي، والمرجع الوطني في كل ما يتعلق بهما من تنظيم وتطوير وتعامل.
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
تنظيم قطاعات البيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي من خلال وضع سياسات ومعايير وضوابط خاصة بها وكيفية التعامل معها، وتعميمها على الجهات ذات العلاقة الحكومية وغير الحكومية، ومتابعة الالتزام بها
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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