This accreditation enables us to support organizations in meeting Oman’s data protection requirements with confidence, credibility and independent verification.
SGS is proud to announce that it is the first accredited certification body in Oman authorized by Oman‘s Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology (MTCIT) to deliver Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) certification, supporting organizations in meeting the Sultanate of Oman’s data protection and privacy requirements.
This milestone strengthens SGS’s position as a trusted partner for digital trust, governance and regulatory compliance across Oman and the wider region.
With PDPL now fully enforceable, organizations handling personal data related to Oman must act decisively. Certification provides a structured, independent way to demonstrate compliance, accountability and trust.
Oman’s Personal Data Protection Law, issued under Royal Decree 6/2022, is the Sultanate’s primary legal framework governing how personal data is collected, processed, stored, transferred and protected.
The law came into force in February 2023, followed by executive regulations issued in February 2024, with a defined compliance grace period.
PDPL applies to any organization acting as a data controller or data processor that processes personal data relating to individuals in Oman. This includes customer data, employee data, user behavior data, and digital identifiers.
At its core, PDPL establishes:
Non compliance can lead to administrative penalties, suspension of permits and significant fines under Omani law.
PDPL is not a paperwork exercise. It requires organizations to operationalize data protection across systems, people and processes.
For organizations, PDPL compliance means:
Certification provides objective evidence that these controls are not just documented, but implemented and effective.
A common misconception is that PDPL only applies to organizations physically based in Oman. That is incorrect. Any organization that processes personal data of Oman users is in scope, regardless of where it is headquartered.
This includes:
If your organization collects names, phone numbers, location data, payment data or behavioral data linked to individuals in Oman, PDPL applies to you.
PDPL certification is increasingly becoming a trust signal in Oman’s digital economy. For your clients and partners, certification demonstrates that your organization:
In competitive sectors, PDPL certification can be a differentiator when bidding for contracts, onboarding enterprise clients or entering regulated markets.
As the first accredited certification body in Oman for PDPL, SGS provides end to end support across the compliance and certification journey.
Our services include:
With global expertise in data protection, cybersecurity and governance, combined with strong local regulatory understanding, SGS helps organizations move from compliance uncertainty to confident assurance.
PDPL enforcement is no longer theoretical. Regulators, partners and customers increasingly expect demonstrable compliance.
Whether you are based in Oman or serving Oman users, now is the time to act.
Contact SGS today to assess your readiness for PDPL certification and take a proactive step toward trusted, compliant data practices.
This accreditation enables us to support organizations in meeting Oman’s data protection requirements with confidence, credibility and independent verification.
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