Personal Data Protection & GDPR Compliance
Protecting your clients’ and employees’ data under Law No. 151 of 2020, its Executive Regulations, and GDPR best practices
With growing regulatory scrutiny over personal data handling in Egypt following Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data and its Executive Regulations issued under Decree No. 816 of 2025, any entity that processes personal data — whether customer, employee, or vendor data — must now review its policies and procedures to ensure compliance and avoid legal exposure and statutory penalties. Companies with clients or operations within the European Union must also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ItQan’s team helps your company review its current position and update policies and contracts to meet the new requirements.
- Do you have a written, up-to-date privacy policy available to customers and employees?
- Do you obtain explicit consent before collecting or processing personal data?
- Have your data-processing activities been registered or licensed with the Personal Data Protection Center where required?
- Do you have clear procedures for handling data subject requests (access, correction, deletion)?
- Do you have protocols for reporting a data breach within the statutory deadlines?
- Do your vendor and sub-processor contracts include adequate data protection clauses?
- Do you have clear controls for cross-border data transfers?
- If you deal with clients or employees in Europe, is your system GDPR-compliant?
Our Review Process
- A quick initial review of how your company currently collects and processes personal data (data mapping).
- Identifying the gaps between current practices and the requirements of Law No. 151 of 2020, its Executive Regulations, and GDPR where applicable.
- Preparing or updating your privacy policy, consent forms, and data processing agreements with vendors.
- Assisting with registration or licensing procedures before the Personal Data Protection Center where required.
- Training your team on responding to data subject requests and reporting data breach incidents.
Why ItQan?
- A team specialized in Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 and its Executive Regulations issued under Decree No. 816 of 2025.
- Practical experience with cross-border data transfer files and licensing before the competent authorities.
- Full familiarity with EU GDPR requirements, for companies with operations or clients within the European Union.
- A practical review built around your business priorities, not a generic theoretical checklist.
If you’d like to start with a quick review of your current position, reach out to us now on WhatsApp:
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For more detail on the legal requirements and full compliance steps, you can review ItQan’s comprehensive guide to compliance with Egypt’s Personal Data Protection Law
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Egypt’s Personal Data Protection Law apply to my company?
The law applies to any entity, natural or legal, that processes personal data within Egypt, as well as to entities outside Egypt that process the data of Egyptian residents by any means.
Do I need to register my data-processing activity with the Personal Data Protection Center?
The law requires registration or licensing of certain processing activities depending on their nature and the volume of data processed; we determine how this applies to your business during the initial review.
What is the relationship between Egyptian law and GDPR?
The two laws are legally distinct but share many common principles — consent, transparency, and the right to access and erasure. Companies with European operations often need to comply with both simultaneously.
How long does the review and compliance process typically take?
This varies depending on company size, the nature of the data processed, and whether existing policies are already in place; we set a clear timeline immediately after the initial review.
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