Biography

Shahad is a biliunagal Trainee Lawyer based in our Riyadh office. She is a member of the Digital & Data (Tech| Media| Telecoms) practice.
Shahad is familiar with the current Saudi Arabian laws and regulations published by the regulatory bodies in all areas of data privacy and technology laws. Her practice areas includes data protection, e-commerce, information security, IT transactions, software outsourcing, e-games, AI, robotics, digital IP, media and telecommunications.

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Recent Experience

  • Regularly advised entities on compliance with Data Protection Laws and regulations.
    Assisted in advising on due diligence concerning data protection issues during corporate transactions.
    Advised companies on marketing communications regulations in Saudi Arabia.
    Advised companies on the relevant license requirements to be obtained from the Communications, Space, and Telecommunication Commission.
    Advised companies on obtaining necessary media licenses from the General Authority for Media Regulation.
    Advised on the regulatory impact of data transfers, with consideration to Transfer Regulations.
    Advised a car manufacturer on the legal considerations of connected vehicles.
    Assisted companies with promotion registrations with the Chamber of Commerce.
    Assisted clients with Personal Data Controller Registration in compliance with local regulations.
    Assisted companies with reporting Data Breach Incidents to the National Data Management Office.
    Advised on the processing of health data for a healthcare company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
    Advised on data localization requirements under the National Cybersecurity Authority.
    Assisted in drafting bilingual privacy policies and agreements to ensure compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
    Assisted in reviewing data-related clauses in contracts to ensure compliance.
    Assisted in advising on regulatory compliance issues, including data protection and media content regulations.
    Assisted in localizing international legal documents to comply with applicable Saudi laws and regulations.

Language(s)

  • English
  • Arabic

Education

2022 – Bachelor of Law (LLB), Middlesex University, London.
2023 – Master of Laws in Technology, Media and Telecoms Law (LLM), Queen Mary University of London