After years of uncertainty, Egypt has finally issued the Executive Regulations under its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — and the compliance clock is now ticking.
Compliance Deadline: 31 October 2026
What This Means for Businesses
• Licensing is no longer optional
• Data breaches must be reported within 72 hours
• Cross-border data transfers face strict approval requirements
• Regulators now have real inspection and enforcement powers
This is more than a regulatory update — it’s a clear signal that active enforcement is coming.
Any organization processing Egyptian personal data, including foreign companies, should move now to avoid last-minute disruption, penalties, and reputational risk.
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Source: https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2026/01/egypt-regulatory-update-on-data-privacy