The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) is a government entity established by the esteemed Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 74 dated 5/3/1422H.
The Commission operates its official website to provide information and communication technology services.
Contact Info:
- Address: Alnakheel Quarter- At the corner of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Road and Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Road.
- E-mail: info@cst.gov.sa
- Phone: 19966
- P.O Box: 75606 - Riyadh 11588
Data Collection:
| Model Type | Collected Data | Mandatory | Purpose | Collection Method |
|---|
| Monthly Newsletter | Email | Yes | Send Monthly Newsletter for beneficiaries | Via a specific model on website |
| Events Registration | Name, email, phone number, company | Yes | Event registration and entry facilitation | Via a specific model on website |
| Surveys | None | No | Answers analysis to enhance services | Via questionnaires |
Data Handling and Sharing:
- Processing: We only process data for its intended purpose.
Sharing: We share data when necessary with:
- Event organizers for registration (data deleted after event).
- Authorized legal entities for compliance.
Data Disposal:
- We delete data after its purpose is complete, using:
- Digital: Secure deletion methods including encryption followed by deletion or data overwriting.
- Paper: Shredding.
Your Personal Data Rights:
Under the Personal Data Protection Law, you have the following rights:
Right to Know:
- Understand why we collect your data, how we process it, and our storage/deletion procedures.
Right to Access:
- View your personal data in our systems.
Right to Obtain:
- Request a clear, readable copy of your data.
Right to Modify:
- Fix any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Delete:
- Request data deletion once its purpose is fulfilled, unless legally required to retain it.
Right to Withdraw Consent:
- Cancel processing permission at any time, with no impact on previous processing.
Exercise Your Rights:
Contact us at
info@cst.gov.sa to exercise any of these rights.
Impact of Not Providing Data:
If you choose not to share required personal data:
- You won't be able to access services like event registration or newsletters.
- Decrease service quality.
Data Storage:
- Newsletters: Stored locally while cancellation is available at anytime.
- Event Registration: Data stored temporarily and deleted post-event.
Security Measures:
CST implement strict security protocols including:
- Regular security updates.
- Advanced encryption.
- Continuous system monitoring.
Regular Justification:
CST process personal data, based on:
- User consent.
- Contractual/legal obligations.
- Achieving public and legitimate interests according to regulations.
Future Modifications:
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time without notice. Changes are implemented upon publication on our website, and your continued use of our website is an acceptance of these changes. We recommend checking this policy regularly to stay informed of updates.
General Laws:
The laws of Saudi Arabia are exclusively governs this website and any disputes arising from its use, and the Kingdom’s courts are exclusively competent to resolve such disputes.
Last updated: January 19, 2025.
