Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020)
Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) establishes Egypt's comprehensive data protection framework. It creates the Data Protection Center under the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) as the regulatory authority. The law establishes data processing principles, consent requirements, individual rights, and cross-border transfer restrictions. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors in Egypt.
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Framework Domains (9)
Chapter 1 - Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AVSEC-1.1 | Definitions |
| AVSEC-1.2 | Scope and Application |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
Chapter 2 - Conditions for Lawful Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
Chapter 3 - Processing of Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter 4 - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter 5 - Obligations of Data Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
Chapter 6 - Cross-Border Data Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
Chapter 7 - Direct Electronic Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
Chapters 13-14 - Enforcement and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 38 | Processing in Employment Context |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 45 | Data Protection Officer |
Chapters 8-10 - Personal Data Protection Center
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020)?
Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) is a compliance framework from Egypt with 9 domains and 27 controls. Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) establishes Egypt's comprehensive data protection framework. It creates the Data Protection Center under the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) as the regulatory authority. The law establishes data processing principles, consent requirements, individual rights, and cross-border transfer restrictions. Applies to processing of personal data by controllers and processors in Egypt. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) have?
Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) has 27 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 4 - Rights of Data Subjects (5 controls), Chapter 1 - Definitions (4 controls), Chapter 5 - Obligations of Data Controllers (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) map to?
Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (63% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (59% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (59% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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