The Public Prosecution has stated that violators could face fines of up to SR5 million.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has warned that the misuse of electronic transactions and digital signatures is punishable by up to five years in prison, as the Kingdom tightens protections around digital financial dealings.
It added that offenders may also face fines of up to SR5 million, as part of measures aimed at preventing fraud and abuse and safeguarding the integrity of electronic transactions and signatures.
It also stated that certification service providers are not allowed to use information collected from certificate applicants for any purpose unrelated to certification services, unless they obtain the owner’s prior written or electronic consent.
The prosecution added that offenders may face penalties including imprisonment, fines, and the confiscation of devices, systems, and software used in committing the offence.
It also noted that final court rulings may be published at the expense of the convicted individual once legally binding, as part of efforts to strengthen trust, security, and integrity in the Kingdom’s digital services and electronic commerce framework.
