Egyptian Law Requires Approval for Telecom Encryption Devices

Egypt’s Telecommunications Regulation Law requires approval from the relevant authorities for the use of devices that encrypt telecommunications services.

The law provides for a penalty for using such equipment without the required approval, making authorisation a legal requirement.

Article 64 sets out obligations for telecommunications operators and service providers in this area. The provision places the use of encryption equipment within the sector’s regulatory framework.

The available summary does not specify the penalty, identify the authorities responsible for granting approval or set out the application procedure. It also does not reproduce the full wording of Article 64.