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2019-07-22

Financial Sector Safety and Security Guidelines CCTV Specifications Summary

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) issued a circular mandating the implementation of specific technical specifications for CCTV systems within the financial sector. The directive requires all new or under-construction financial institutions to enforce these security standards immediately, while existing branches must submit a modernization plan within two weeks. This measure aligns with a royal order for government and commercial entities to install security cameras linked to the National Information Center.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Saudi Central Bank

Head Office

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Deputy Governor for Financial Sector Development

Circular

Subject: Technical Specifications for the Financial Sector's Television Surveillance System

To Whom It May Concern

Greetings,

With reference to the telegram from His Royal Highness the Minister of Interior, No. 68733, dated 27/03/1440H, concerning the Noble Royal Order No. 59766 dated 20/11/1439H, which mandates the Ministry of Interior to prepare a regulatory framework requiring all government, commercial, and public places, as well as any other places the Ministry deems necessary, to install security surveillance cameras connected to the National Information Center; and with reference to the telegram from His Excellency the Deputy Minister for Security Capabilities, No. 8692, dated 03/09/1440H, which directs relevant authorities to compel banks, financial institutions, and monetary establishments to apply the technical specifications for security systems agreed upon, and to provide the Agency with the implementation timeline.

Attached herewith is the final version of the technical specifications for security systems for the financial sector. We hope for your swift enforcement of these specifications from the date of this circular for all your new or under-construction branches. For currently existing branches, you are required to provide the Bank with a modernization and modification plan within two weeks from the date of this circular, specifying the site name, number of cameras, and the timeline. In case of any inquiries regarding this matter, you may coordinate with the advisor to the Deputy Governor for Financial Sector Development, Mr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Amri, at phone (0114662757) or via email (BankingSafetySecurity@SAMA.GOV.SA).

Accept my regards,

Hashim bin Uthman Al-Aqeel
Deputy Governor for Financial Sector Development

Distribution Scope:

  • Banks, monetary establishments, issuers, insurance companies, and financing companies operating in the Kingdom
  • His Excellency the Deputy Governor for Supervision
  • His Excellency the Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs
  • Head Office Administration: General Directorate of Branches and Credit Centers, General Directorate of Legal Affairs.

P.O. Box 1992, Riyadh 11169, Tel: 4633000 - Fax: 4662037

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