Egypt: Personal Data Protection Law (No. 151 of 2020) including operational license requirement entered into force

On 17 October 2020, Personal Data Protection Law (No. 151 of 2020) entered into force. The law mandated that entities processing personal data obtain an operational licence from the Personal Data Protection Centre (PDPC). This licence is necessary for collecting, storing, or processing personal data and specifies permitted activities and validity duration. The law outlines procedures for licence application and renewal, as well as penalties for operating without a valid licence, which may include fines and suspension of data processing activities.