Article 14 of the Saudi Security Surveillance Cameras Law
المادة 14 من نظام استخدام كاميرات المراقبة الأمنية
The article requires those subject to the Law to comply with the conditions document's security requirements and technical specifications, with the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security's specifications where applicable, and with the National Cybersecurity Authority's requirements.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
على الخاضعين لأحكام النظام الالتزام بما يأتي:
1- الشروط والمتطلبات الأمنية والمواصفات الفنية الواردة في وثيقة الشروط. وتلتزم الجهات الخاضعة لإشراف الهيئة العليا للأمن الصناعي -بالإضافة إلى الأحكام الواردة في النظام ووثيقة الشروط- بالمواصفات الأمنية الصادرة عن الهيئة.
2- إدارة واستخدام الأنظمة المرتبطة بأجهزة أنظمة كاميرات المراقبة، وذلك بتطبيق ما يصدر عن الهيئة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني وما تنص عليه وثيقة الشروط.
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 14 explained in plain English
This article sets the technical and security standards that those subject to the Law must comply with, in two paragraphs:
- The conditions document: compliance with the security conditions and requirements and technical specifications it contains. Bodies under the supervision of the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security must also comply, in addition to the provisions of the Law and the conditions document, with the security specifications issued by that authority. That is, these bodies have a double obligation.
- Cybersecurity: managing and using the systems connected to the camera devices by applying what is issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority and what the conditions document provides.
The practical aim is that the cameras and their storage and management systems conform to the specifications and are technically protected. The article does not state the details of these specifications; they are found in the conditions document and what the two authorities issue.
If a penalty decision is issued against one of these bodies under the Law, it may under Article 13 challenge it before the Administrative Court within 60 days of being notified of the decision. Article 15 allows a reward to be given to anyone who helps in detecting violations of the Law.
To understand the requirements that apply to your facility, you may consult a lawyer specialized in administrative matters.
Practical example
A petrochemical company in Jubail is under the supervision of the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security. It must comply with the Law and the conditions document and, in addition, with the security specifications issued by the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security, applying what the National Cybersecurity Authority issues in managing its systems.
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 14 of the Saudi Security Surveillance Cameras Law
What specifications are required for surveillance cameras?
The security conditions and requirements and technical specifications in the conditions document; the article does not detail them.
What is the link between cybersecurity and surveillance cameras?
The systems connected to the camera devices must be managed and used by applying what the National Cybersecurity Authority issues and what the conditions document provides.
Does the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security have additional requirements?
Yes, bodies under its supervision must comply, in addition to the Law and the conditions document, with the security specifications it issues.
More articles on Operating Cameras and Keeping Recordings
- Article 3
The article prevents the competent government body from licensing those subject to the Law to carry on an activity, or renewing the license, until the camera installation requirements in the conditions document are met.
لا يجوز للجهة الحكومية المختصة أن تُرخص للخاضعين لأحكام النظام بممارسة نشاط ما أو تُجدد ترخيص ممارسة ذلك النشاط؛ إلا بعد استيفاء متطلبات تركيب أجهزة أنظمة كامير
- Article 4
The article requires installing, maintaining and running cameras around the clock, keeping recordings for the period in the conditions document, and classifies bodies by sensitivity to decide whether they link to the operations rooms.
1- يجب على الخاضعين لأحكام النظام تركيب أجهزة أنظمة كاميرات المراقبة الأمنية وصيانتها، وتشغيلها على مدار الساعة. 2- يجب على الخاضعين لأحكام النظام الاحتفاظ بالت
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.

