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Prohibition on Using Social Media Applications for Exchanging Official Data or Documents

Date(g): 12/6/2021 | Date(h): 3/11/1442 Status: In-Force

Translated Document

Effective from 2021-06-12 - Jun 11 2021
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In line with SAMA’s commitment to safeguarding the data of financial institutions and their clients, which is crucial for maintaining trust and stability in transactions, and with reference to the instructions issued by SAMA in this regard,

We would like to inform you that all financial institutions are required not to use social media applications for exchanging any official data or documents, whether directly or indirectly. Such exchanges must occur through official, secure, and approved channels, given the potential negative impacts and risks associated with using social media and instant messaging applications for data or document exchanges.