Cookie consent in مصر
Consent and privacy law in مصر
Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data, executive regulations pending
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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
- Region rule engine tuned for Egypt
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Egypt using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Egypt.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Egypt requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Egypt audit.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.