Data Protection And Competition Regulations In Egypt

Data has become a key resource. Its collection and processing allow businesses to optimize their operations. With ever-evolving technologies and tools that allow for more effective data collection and processing regulation is becoming increasingly paramount. Egypt addressed this need by implementing data security and privacy laws starting in the late 2010s. Considering increasing antitrust and merger control enforcement in Egypt, a closer look at the intersections between data privacy and competition law in Egypt is warranted. The aims of data privacy and competition regulations overlap to a degree as both regimes aim to protect consumer rights. However, the two regimes may also conflict. This client brief explores the intersection of data privacy and competition law in Egypt and its effects.