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Personal Data Protection Center

PDPC (EG) Egypt

Egypt's data protection authority under the PDPL, operating under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). Established, but not yet exercising full powers.

Jurisdiction (head office)
Egypt
Scope covered
Egypt
Type
Data protection authority
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL); Executive Regulations issued 1 November 2025
Status
Current — verified June 2026

Enforcement expected from 1 November 2026; official website to be confirmed.

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