Egypt Personal Data Protection Law Overview
Law 151 of 2020 Program
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Purpose of the PDPL: Protecting Personal Data in Egypt
The PDPL establishes core principles for lawfully processing and securing personal data in Egypt.
Personal Data Protection
Safeguards personal data collected, stored, or otherwise processed by any entity in Egypt.
Controller Accountability
Holds controllers responsible for handling personal data lawfully and transparently.
Compliance Support Services
Helps organizations meet Law 151 of 2020 and its executive regulation requirements.
Risk Reduction Strategy
Minimizes the risk of breaches, penalties, and unauthorized data access.
The Egypt PDPL Timeline:
How Egypt's data protection framework evolved, from the enactment of Law 151 to its executive regulation.
Law 151 Enacted 2020
Law 151 of 2020 established Egypt's first comprehensive data protection law.
Executive Reg. 2025
Decree 816 of 2025 issued the executive regulation in 41 detailed articles.
Enforcement Phase
The Data Protection Center now issues licenses, permits, and security standards.
Why the PDPL Matters Today: Protecting Data and Reputation
PDPL compliance is now essential for any organization handling personal data in Egypt.
Data Privacy
Aligns your operations with Law 151 of 2020 and its executive regulation.
Data Security
Provides technical and organizational controls to secure personal data effectively.
Regulatory Compliance
Helps meet the obligations set by the Personal Data Protection Center.
Customer Trust
Demonstrates your commitment to privacy, building client and user confidence.
Risk Management
Reduces legal, financial, and reputational risk from non-compliance.
Business Enabler
Unlocks partnerships and contracts that require proven data compliance.
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