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ARTICLE · 05 MARCH 2025

Data Protection In Egypt: PDPL Law And Cybersecurity Rules

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With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, Data Protection in Egypt has become a critical issue, as personal data is now one of the most valuable assets in today's economy. Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations to protect individuals' personal information from unauthorized collection, misuse, and security breaches.

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Joseph Iskander
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With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, Data Protection in Egypt has become a critical issue, as personal data is now one of the most valuable assets in today's economy. Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations to protect individuals' personal information from unauthorized collection, misuse, and security breaches. Egypt has followed this trend by enacting Law No. 151 of 2020 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), which establishes comprehensive legal standards for handling personal data.

The PDPL aims to regulate the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data within Egypt. It applies to businesses, government agencies, and foreign entities that process data related to Egyptian citizens. The law introduces several obligations for businesses, grants new rights to individuals, and imposes strict penalties for non-compliance.

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