Article 30 of the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Law
المادة 30 من نظام الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The article tasks the Authority, within its jurisdiction, with providing technical support and assistance in enforcing final judgments of the competent court against digital platform service providers.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تتولى الهيئة وفقًا لاختصاصها تقديم الدعم والمساندة الفنية لتنفيذ الأحكام النهائية الصادرة عن المحكمة المختصة ضد مقدمي خدمة المنصات الرقمية.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 30 explained in plain English
This article addresses a practical problem: a court judgment may be issued against a digital platform service provider, but enforcing it requires technical capabilities in communications and information technology.
What the article provides: The Authority provides technical support and assistance in enforcing judgments.
Conditions, as stated in the text:
- The judgment must be final.
- It must be issued by the competent court.
- It must be against digital platform service providers.
- The Authority's support is within its jurisdiction.
The article does not make the Authority an enforcement body in place of the judiciary, and does not specify the forms of technical support; its role is supportive in enforcing what the court has ruled. Nor does it give the Authority power to issue judgments. The article also does not specify who requests this support or the procedures for it.
A service provider, under Article 1, includes digital content platforms that are licensed, registered or authorized. Anyone who has obtained a final judgment against a digital platform and faces difficulty enforcing it should consult a lawyer specializing in enforcement cases or cybercrime.
Practical example
A merchant in Riyadh obtained a final judgment from the competent court against a digital platform that publishes content harming him. The Authority, within its jurisdiction, provides technical support and assistance in enforcing this judgment.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 30 of the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Law
Does the communications authority help enforce judgments against digital platforms?
Yes. The Authority, within its jurisdiction, provides technical support and assistance in enforcing final judgments of the competent court against digital platform service providers.
Is a non-final judgment enough?
The text speaks of final judgments issued by the competent court.
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1- تقوم الهيئة -بالتنسيق مع الجهات المختصة- بترشيح الإنترنت والحد من محتوى معين على الإنترنت، أو منع الاتصال بخدمات إنترنت محددة أو تقييد الوصول إليها، على بواب
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1- دون إخلال بما ورد في النظام، أو بأي عقوبة أشد ينص عليها نظام آخر، يعاقب من ارتكب أيًّا من المخالفات المنصوص عليها في المادة (السادسة والعشرين) من النظام، أو
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.