Egypt’s Data Protection Law Distinguishes Between Licensing, Permits and Accreditation

Egypt’s Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 draws a distinction between three terms used in its provisions: licensing, permits and accreditation.

Although the terms may sound similar in everyday usage, the law treats them separately. They should therefore not be read as interchangeable when interpreting its requirements.

The distinction highlights the importance of the law’s terminology for anyone seeking to understand the framework governing data protection in Egypt.

Determining what each term means in practice requires consulting the relevant legal provisions. The available summary identifies the distinction but does not provide the definitions or explain the procedures associated with each category.