Egypt Personal Data Protection Law: New Compliance Developments

In light of the issuance of the Executive Regulations of Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 (the “Personal Data Protection Law”), the Personal Data Protection Centre (“PDPC”) has recently convened an in-depth discussion panel addressing both the regulatory framework and practical considerations for compliance therewith. The session aimed to clarify readiness requirements and to highlight the key challenges that organizations may encounter as they prepare to align with the new framework.

During the panel, the PDPC outlined the anticipated timelines for its full operational rollout, including the launch of its electronic portal, which is intended to function as the central platform for all regulatory processes, and related procedures. The PDPC further outlined the expected timeframe for organizations to achieve full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law and reaffirmed its supervisory role in overseeing and enforcing adherence to the law’s provisions.