Article 86 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
المادة 86 من نظام مكافحة جرائم الإرهاب وتمويله · الفصل العاشر: أحكام ختامية
The Article allows information disclosed by financial institutions, non-financial professions and non-profit organizations to be exchanged between the competent authorities, kept confidential and disclosed only as necessary for investigations and cases.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجوز تبادل المعلومات التي تكشف عنها المؤسسات المالية والأعمال والمهن غير المالية المحددة والمنظمات غير الهادفة للربح بين الجهات المختصة في المملكة، مع الالتزام التام بسرية تلك المعلومات وعدم الكشف عنها إلا بالقدر الذي يكون ضروريًّا لاستخدامها في التحقيقات أو الدعاوى المتعلقة بأي من الجرائم المنصوص عليها في النظام.
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 86 explained in plain English
This Article deals with the exchange of information inside the Kingdom between the competent authorities, and balances the needs of investigation against the right to confidentiality.
What may be exchanged? The information disclosed by:
- Financial institutions.
- Designated non-financial businesses and professions.
- Non-profit organizations.
Between whom? Between the competent authorities in the Kingdom.
Controls:
- Full commitment to the confidentiality of that information.
- Not disclosing it except to the extent necessary for its use in investigations or cases relating to any of the crimes provided for in the Law.
Exchange is therefore permitted, but disclosure beyond what is necessary is not, and the use of the information is limited to investigations and cases relating to the crimes of this Law.
The Article comes after Article 85 on looking after victims and protecting witnesses, and before Article 87, which requires everyone concerned with applying the Law to keep confidential what they learn and not to disclose without need the procedures of reporting, evidence-gathering, investigation and trial.
Anyone who believes his information was disclosed outside this scope may consult a lawyer specializing in criminal cases.
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 86 of the Saudi Counter-Terrorism Crimes and Financing Law
May government bodies exchange bank customers' information?
The information disclosed by financial institutions may be exchanged between the competent authorities in the Kingdom, with full commitment to its confidentiality.
When may this information be disclosed?
It is not disclosed except to the extent necessary for its use in investigations or cases relating to any of the crimes provided for in the Law.
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للإدارة العامة للتحريات المالية -من تلقاء نفسها أو عند الطلب- إحالة المعلومات ونتائج تحليلها إلى الجهة المختصة عندما تقدر بأن هناك أسباباً للاشتباه بأنّ معاملة
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