Egypt: Egypt Data Protection Law
Progress
Current status
in force
15 Oct 2020 in force
15 Jul 2020 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Egypt
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Data Protection Law
The Data Protection Law is implemented by the Egyptian Government. The Law establishes obligations for data controllers and processors, in particular breach reporting deadlines, the appointment of a representative and a Data Protection Officer in Eg…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Data Protection Law
The Data Protection Law is adopted by the Egyptian Government. The Law establishes obligations for data controllers and processors, in particular breach reporting deadlines and the appointment of a data protection officer in Egypt for foreign compan…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government