Egypt: Content moderation regulation in Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes
Progress
Current status
in force
15 Aug 2018 in force
14 Aug 2018 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Egypt
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes including content moderation regulation entered into force
On 15 August 2018, Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes entered into force. The law introduces content moderation regulation, allowing authorities to block websites displaying content that jeopardises national security…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
President signed Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes including content moderation
On 14 August 2018, the President endorsed the text for Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes. The law has been published in the Official Gazette and is set to come into force on 15 August 2018. The law introduces conten…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government