A new law governing the use of surveillance cameras in the Kingdom has been approved by the Council of Ministers, headed by King Salman. Pursuant to Royal Decree No: 164 dated 01/03/1444 H., Saudi Arabia has mandated the installation, operation, and maintenance of surveillance camera systems for a wide range of public and private entities. Locations where the installation and use of cameras will be mandatory and where their use is prohibited are outlined in the new legislation as published in the official gazette on 7 October, 2022, which also stipulates fines and penalties for violators. The Surveillance Camera System Law (The Law) will become effective in the first week of April, 2023, providing impacted establishments with six months to prepare for