Egypt: Personal Data Protection Law (No. 151 of 2020) including data protection regulation entered into force

On 17 October 2020, Personal Data Protection Law (No. 151 of 2020) entered into force, establishing a framework for protecting personal data in Egypt. The law specifies that personal data processing requires explicit consent from the data subject or must be legally justified. It mandates that controllers and processors implement measures to ensure data security and confidentiality. The law also requires clear documentation of data processing activities and adherence to data minimisation principles.