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Consent and privacy law in مصر

In short
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.
Status

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

Primary law
PDPL EG
Languages

ar

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
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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

  1. 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 Egypt.

  2. 2

    Show a geo-aware consent banner

    Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Egypt requires, automatically.

  3. 3

    Block trackers until consent

    Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.

  4. 4

    Record tamper-evident proof

    Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Egypt audit.

  5. 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.

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.