The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has published the “Regulations for Providing Digital Content Platform Services” Document as part of its role in regulating digital content platforms and under the Executive Program for Regulating the Digital Content and its Platforms (IGNITE).
The document aims to provide the enabling environment to develop the digital content platforms market in the Kingdom, which is expected to exceed Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) with 20% in 2030, as well as attract investments and promote competition; in addition to ensuring transparency regarding the regulations, rules and requirements for service providers.
CST pointed out that the document will enhance the quality of services and the user protection, as well as enabling service providers of the digital content platforms in the Kingdom, which will attract qualitative investments and achieve the goals of (IGNITE) project.
CST urges Digital content platform service providers to view the document and fulfill the requirements prior the date of entry into force 8 October 2024, To view the document: