Article 15 of the Saudi Security Surveillance Cameras Law
المادة 15 من نظام استخدام كاميرات المراقبة الأمنية
The article allows the Minister or his delegate to give anyone who helps detect a violation a financial incentive reward of up to 10% of the fine collected, provided they are not a Ministry employee or someone engaged to detect violations or carry out oversight or inspection.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
للوزير -أو من يفوضه- أن يمنح -وفقاً لضوابط وشروط يضعها الوزير- من يساعد في الكشف عن أي مخالفة لأحكام النظام مكافأةً ماليةً تشجيعية لا تزيد على (%10) من مبلغ الغرامة المحصلة من المخالفة؛ بشرط ألا يكون من موظفي الوزارة أو من المستعان بهم لضبط المخالفات أو أداء مهمات الرقابة أو التفتيش.
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 15 explained in plain English
This article encourages reporting violations with a financial reward, under the following provisions:
- Who grants it: the Minister of Interior or his delegate.
- Its nature: permissive, since the article says "the Minister may grant", so it is not an acquired right of the person who reports.
- To whom: anyone who helps in detecting any violation of the Law.
- Its amount: not more than 10% of the amount of the fine collected from the violation, that is, it is calculated on what was actually collected.
- The controls: set by the Minister; the article does not detail them.
- Condition of eligibility: the person must not be a Ministry employee, or someone engaged to detect violations or carry out oversight or inspection tasks.
The reward is calculated on the basis of the fines set in the Law. Article 14 sets the obligations of those subject to the Law regarding the specifications in the conditions document and the National Cybersecurity Authority's requirements, and breaching them is among the violations that may be reported. It is followed by Article 16, which regulates the preparation and issue of the conditions document.
If you have questions about reporting or the reward, you may consult a lawyer specialized in administrative matters.
Practical example
Fahd noticed a violation of the Law at a commercial facility in Taif, so he reported it to the competent body and helped in detecting it. After the fine is collected, the Minister or his delegate may give him a reward of not more than 10% of the fine collected, under the controls the Minister sets, as long as he is not a Ministry employee or someone engaged to detect violations.
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 15 of the Saudi Security Surveillance Cameras Law
Is there a reward for reporting a cameras law violation?
The Minister or his delegate may give anyone who helps detect a violation a financial incentive reward under controls the Minister sets.
How much is the reward for the person who reports?
Not more than 10% of the amount of the fine collected from the violation.
Can a Ministry employee get the reward?
No, the person must not be a Ministry employee or someone engaged to detect violations or carry out oversight or inspection tasks.
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- Article 11
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يجوز لمن صدر في حقه قرار بالعقوبة التظلم منه أمام المحكمة الإدارية خلال (ستين) يومًا من تاريخ إبلاغه بالقرار.
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.