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Egypt

No comprehensive lawApproach: Strategy, charter, and governance framework; data protection law binds, no AI act

Egypt has no AI statute and governs AI through policy instruments. The second edition of its national AI strategy, the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, and a national AI governance framework issued in March 2026 set direction, while the data protection law, No. 151 of 2020, with executive regulations issued in 2025, is the binding instrument AI systems actually meet.

Key points

  • No AI statute; the national AI strategy, the responsible-AI charter, and the March 2026 AI governance framework are the governing documents.
  • Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 applies to AI systems processing personal data.
  • Executive regulations issued in November 2025 (Decree 816/2025) created a real compliance timeline for the data law; their one-year transition period ends around November 1, 2026.
  • The March 2026 framework sets four risk tiers and plans mandatory conformity assessments for high-risk AI, with a dedicated AI law possible later.

Laws and instruments

Personal Data Protection Law (applied to AI)

Law No. 151 of 2020; executive regulations, Decree 816/2025 (November 2025)
In force

Egypt's data protection statute, operationalized by executive regulations issued in November 2025 with a one-year transition period, is the binding layer for AI systems handling personal data. Law-firm analyses place the end of the transition at October 31 or November 1, 2026.

Effective: Executive regulations issued November 2025, with a one-year transition ending around November 1, 2026
Primary source: Personal Data Protection Center portal ↗

National AI Governance Framework

National Council for Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Emerging Technologies; edition 2.0, March 15, 2026
In force

A national governance guide that sorts AI systems into four risk tiers, from prohibited to minimal risk, and plans mandatory pre-market assessments for high-risk systems in a later phase. It is soft law for now, and a dedicated AI law may follow in a later phase.

Effective: Issued March 15, 2026; phased roadmap
Primary source: Egyptian Center for Responsible AI, National AI Governance Framework guide (PDF) ↗

Timeline

  • 2020
    Data Protection Law No. 151 enacted.
  • 2021 onward
    National AI strategy and responsible-AI charter published and updated.
  • November 2025
    Executive regulations (Decree 816/2025) operationalize the data law, with a one-year transition period.
  • March 15, 2026
    A national AI governance framework is issued, with four risk tiers and a phased plan for high-risk conformity assessments.

Who it applies to

No AI-specific duties. AI systems processing Egyptians' personal data fall under Law 151/2020 and its regulations.

Penalties

Data-protection sanctions under Law 151/2020. No AI-specific penalties.

Common questions

Does Egypt have a comprehensive AI law?
No. Egypt has no AI statute and governs AI through policy instruments. The second edition of its national AI strategy, the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI, and a national AI governance framework issued in March 2026 set direction, while the data protection law, No. 151 of 2020, with executive regulations issued in 2025, is the binding instrument AI systems actually meet.
What are the penalties for AI violations in Egypt?
Data-protection sanctions under Law 151/2020. No AI-specific penalties.
Who does AI regulation in Egypt apply to?
No AI-specific duties. AI systems processing Egyptians' personal data fall under Law 151/2020 and its regulations.
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Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in Egypt," reviewed October 26, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/egypt.html.

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