Does Egypt require licences for data activities?

Yes. Egypt's law sets up a licensing and permit system under which controllers, processors, and those handling transfers or direct marketing may need licences or permits from the Center.

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Q: Is Egypt's data protection law fully operational?

Law No. 151 of 2020 is enacted, but full operation has awaited the executive regulations and the establishment of the Personal Data Protection Center that will license and supervise activities.

Consent and privacy law in مصر

Egypt enacted Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data, but full operation has awaited the executive regulations and the establishment of the Personal Data Protection Center. The law follows GDPR-style principles, requiring consent or another lawful basis, transparency, and data subject rights. A distinctive feature is a licensing and permit system, under which controllers, processors, and those carrying out cross border transfers or direct marketing may need licences or permits from the Center. The law carries both fines and imprisonment, with heavier penalties for sensitive data. Notices in Arabic are expected, and cookies that identify users are personal data subject to the law.

Authority

Personal Data Protection Center (to be established under the law)

Status

Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data, executive regulations pending

Primary law

PDPL EG

Languages

العربية

Who must comply

Controllers and processors that handle personal data of Egyptians or residents of Egypt, including some processing carried out abroad.

Penalties

Fines and imprisonment for violations, with higher penalties for sensitive data

Key obligations

Obtain consent before collecting and processing unless exempt
Provide notice of purpose to data subjects
Obtain a license or permit from the center where required
Honor access, correction, erasure and withdrawal rights
Apply security measures and report breaches

Local guidance

Track the executive regulations and the Center's establishment
Prepare for licensing and permit requirements
Use consent or another lawful basis with Arabic notices
Take special care with sensitive data given criminal exposure

How ConsentX helps

Consent capture before collection
Electronic-marketing opt-in controls
Withdrawal and rights request workflow
Consent receipts and evidence logs
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How to comply with مصر using ConsentX

1
Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under مصر.
2
Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that مصر requires, automatically.
3
Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
4
Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a مصر audit.
5
Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.