Egypt: Executive Regulation for Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes (Prime Minister's Decree No. 1699 of 2020) including business registration requirement entered into force

On 28 August 2020, Executive Regulation for Law No. 175 of 2018 on Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes (Prime Minister's Decree No. 1699 of 2020) entered into force. The Executive Regulation requires providers of critical information infrastructure to register their businesses and comply with specific security measures. This includes maintaining accurate records of hardware, software, and network configurations and ensuring that all personnel are trained in security protocols. Providers must also implement robust access controls and encryption methods to protect digital systems and data.