The Impact of Global Data Protection Laws on Cybersecurity Landscape

This paper aims to explore the global data protection laws and regulations influence the cybersecurity landscape, focusing more on the role of the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The overwhelming digital threats evolve and data breaches become more sophisticated. The privacy laws and rigorous regulations measures can play a crucial role in the broader cybersecurity landscape. There are several international data protection regulations have been developed such as Saudi Arabia's PDPL, EU GDPR, China's PIPL, and USA's (CCPA) to enhance the protection of personal data and establish regulatory frameworks that manage personal data collection, processing, and storage. The paper argues that while privacy laws face various compliance obstacles, they lead to the advancement of global cybersecurity practices, enhancement of global cybersecurity protocols, and fortification of cross-border cooperation against cyber adversities. The impact study of the global privacy laws and regulations has been conducted considering the dynamic relationship between data protection legislation and cybersecurity. This can offer valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers navigating the cybersecurity landscape.