نظام الإحصاء يحصِّن سرية البيانات ويمنع استغلالها

The new statistics system, published in the Umm Al-Qura newspaper, emphasized the confidentiality of data and information collected for statistical purposes, prohibiting any entity or individual from accessing or using it for purposes other than statistical ones or against its providers.

It clarified that the General Authority for Statistics – after modifying the data to ensure anonymity – may make it available for research and studies, while prohibiting the disclosure of any confidential information by its employees or collaborators.

The system granted the authority the right to engage public entities or contract with private entities to conduct surveys, provided that data protection is ensured, and preventing any individual from exploiting their job or contractual status to obtain information in violation of the system.

It obligated public entities to cooperate with the authority in preparing international statistics, designing standards and guidelines, and exchanging information on best statistical practices.