What is PDPL and why does it apply to thermal receipts?

Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) came into full force in September 2024 and is enforced by SDAIA. Thermal receipts that contain customer phone numbers, names, or loyalty IDs are personal data under the law. Printing, storing, or discarding them without consent logs, retention policies, and breach procedures is a PDPL violation subject to fines up to SAR 5 million.

How much are PDPL fines in Saudi Arabia?

PDPL fines reach up to SAR 5,000,000 per violation and can be doubled for repeat offenders. SDAIA has already issued 48+ enforcement decisions. Organizations must notify SDAIA of a breach within 72 hours.

How does Wateer make a merchant PDPL-ready?

Wateer replaces thermal printers with digital receipts delivered via NFC or QR. Every receipt is logged with consent, encrypted at rest, structured the way SDAIA expects, and exportable on demand. Integration with any major Saudi POS takes 4 to 5 minutes and covers ZATCA e-invoicing at the same time.

Does Wateer cover ZATCA e-invoicing as well?

Yes. Wateer is ZATCA-aligned end-to-end. A single integration covers both PDPL and ZATCA — no second vendor, no second legal review.

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April 9, 2026

Wateer wins the Into New Worlds Award at LEAP 2024

Wateer wins the 'Into New Worlds' Award at LEAP 2024, securing a $150,000 prize for innovation in digital invoicing.

Recognition at the world's largest tech event

Wateer has been recognized as a leader in digital transformation by winning the 'Into New Worlds' Award at LEAP 2024, one of the world's largest tech conferences. This prestigious award highlights Wateer's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the future of digital transactions, securing a $150,000 prize.

Innovation in digital invoicing

Wateer is revolutionizing the way businesses and consumers interact with receipts by eliminating paper waste and enhancing transaction efficiency.

What the prize unlocks

The $150,000 prize is being invested in enhancing Wateer's platform, expanding its reach across the Kingdom, and integrating AI-powered analytics for merchants.

Looking ahead

With this milestone, Wateer is positioned to expand its influence, forge strategic partnerships, and continue its journey toward a smarter, paperless future.

Recognition at the world's largest tech event

Innovation in digital invoicing

What the prize unlocks

Looking ahead

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