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Egypt’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): English Translation
Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 establishes comprehensive regulations for handling personal data of natural persons, creating a Personal Data Protection Center with enforcement authority. The law defines obligations for data controllers and processors, sets conditions for cross-border data transfers, and prescribes penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment for violations including unauthorized collection, processing, or disclosure of personal and sensitive data.
Egypt Privacy
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Youssry Saleh & Partners
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Article
Egypt’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): English Translation
Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 establishes comprehensive regulations for handling personal data of natural persons, creating a Personal Data Protection Center with enforcement authority. The law defines obligations for data controllers and processors, sets conditions for cross-border data transfers, and prescribes penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment for violations including unauthorized collection, processing, or disclosure of personal and sensitive data.
Egypt Privacy
YS
Youssry Saleh & Partners
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9 New Dubai Laws Changing Social Media, Salary Rules, Travel Rights And More
Dubai's 2026 legal reforms introduce sweeping changes across employment, healthcare, housing, and digital safety. From new social media age restrictions to stricter building maintenance standards and revised banking communication protocols, these developments reshape how residents, businesses, and institutions operate. Understanding these nine major legal changes is essential for compliance and avoiding penalties in the emirate's evolving regulatory landscape.
United Arab Emirates Commercial
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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