Privacy Policy

Introduction


The Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to protecting the personal data of
beneficiaries of its services and ensuring their privacy. This commitment includes implementing appropriate
administrative controls and technical safeguards in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, decisions,
and policies.


This Privacy Policy aims to help beneficiaries understand the nature and types of personal data collected by
the Ministry, the purpose of collection, and how such data is processed and used.

Types of Personal Data Collected

The Ministry of Defense may collect, use, and process the following categories of personal data, as
necessary, to fulfill its legal obligations and governmental duties:

  • Applicant Registration Data: Such as resumes, academic qualifications, certificates, and
       employment history when applying for Ministry jobs or programs.
  • Contact Information: Including phone numbers and email addresses.
  • Security Clearance Data: Information required to assess access rights and security authorizations.
  • Cookies: Data collected through cookies during website visits.

Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

Personal data is collected for the following purposes:

  • Managing recruitment and making employment decisions.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Communicating with beneficiaries and responding to inquiries.
  • Providing services and programs offered by the Ministry of Defense.

Methods of Collecting Personal Data

Personal data is collected through the following means:

  • Directly from the data subject through website registration, submission of electronic forms, or
    communication via phone or email.
  • Indirectly through cookies when visiting the website.

Use of Personal Data

The Ministry of Defense uses personal data for:

  • Fulfillment of legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Communication regarding recruitment applications and candidate selection procedures.
  • Processing security clearances and access authorizations.
  • Handling requests related to the Ministry’s programs and services.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

The Ministry of Defense processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws and policies, including
but not limited to the Personal Data Protection Law, the Ministry’s Personal Data Protection Policy, and
relevant national regulations and procedures.

Sharing of Personal Data

The Ministry does not share personal data with external parties except when necessary for the following
purposes:

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Performance of official Ministry of Defense duties.
  • National defense and security purposes, where disclosure is permitted by law.

Retention and Disposal of Personal Data

The Ministry retains personal data for the period necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was
collected, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Retention periods are determined based on legal, operational, and national security considerations. Upon
expiration of the retention period, personal data is securely destroyed in accordance with the Ministry’s

Data Subject Rights

  • Right of Access: To obtain a copy of personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: To request deletion of personal data under specific circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: To limit the processing of personal data.
  • Right to Object: To object to the processing of personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw consent for processing personal data at any time, unless
    legitimate legal grounds require otherwise

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Ministry’s Data Protection Officer using the contact
details below.

Contact Us

Responsible Department: Data Management Office – Ministry of Defense
Email: DMO@mod.gov.sa