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Egypt: Law No. 151 of 2020 (PDPL)

Aligned with GDPR, Egypt's PDPL requires explicit consent and 72-hour breach notifications. It imposes severe penalties, including imprisonment, for n...

Non-Compliance Penalties

EGP 100,000 to EGP 5,000,000 (approx. $3k - $155k) + Imprisonment

Effective Date
Full force from January 2026 (Executive Regulations)
Regulatory Authority
Personal Data Protection Center
Residency Rule
Strict licensing required for cross-border transfers unless destination has equivalent protection.

Executive Summary

Aligned with GDPR, Egypt's PDPL requires explicit consent and 72-hour breach notifications. It imposes severe penalties, including imprisonment, for non-compliance. A DPO must be appointed and registered.