Saudi Arabia and Qatar

What does Saudi Arabia's surveillance camera law require?

The Law of the Use of Security Surveillance Cameras, issued by Royal Decree on 3 October 2022, requires covered establishments to install and continuously operate cameras, and needs Ministry of Interior approval to install, operate or maintain them. It bans cameras in places such as changing rooms and toilets, does not apply inside private residential units, and fines reach SR20,000 for unlawfully sharing recordings.

Last reviewed 10 November 2026 by Vikram Nair

General information, not legal advice. Rules change and vary by premises type: confirm with the relevant authority or an approved installer.

Sources

• Saudipedia — Law of the Use of Security Surveillance Cameras
• Saudi Gazette — SR20,000 fine for unlawfully transferring or publishing recordings
• Saudi Press — Cabinet approves regulations on surveillance cameras