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PDPL (Egypt)
Personal Data Protection Law, Law No. 151 of 2020 (Egypt)
WhenIn force since 2020; Executive Regulations issued in 2025
Who enforces itPersonal Data Protection Center (PDPC)
Who it applies toControllers and processors handling the personal data of people in Egypt.
Tell the regulatorNotify the Center within 72 hours of becoming aware
DPO requiredEvery legal-entity controller and processor must appoint a qualified employee as DPO and regis…
RegistrationControllers and processors need Center licences with fees capped at EGP 2 million, plus permit…
Transfers abroadTransfers abroad need equivalent protection in the destination and a licence or permit from th…
Request deadlineSix working days to respond
Maximum fineFines up to EGP 5 million (about USD 100,000) per offense, doubled for repeat offenses
Data protection authority Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC)
Contact details still to be confirmed with the PDPC.
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