Egypt
Egypt governs AI through a national strategy and a responsible-AI charter rather than legislation. The second edition of its national AI strategy and the Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI 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 and responsible-AI charter are the governing documents.
- Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 applies to AI systems processing personal data.
- Executive regulations issued in 2025 created a real compliance timeline for the data law.
Laws and instruments
Personal Data Protection Law (applied to AI)
Egypt's data protection statute, operationalized by 2025 executive regulations, is the binding layer for AI systems handling personal data.
Timeline
- 2020Data Protection Law No. 151 enacted.
- 2021 onwardNational AI strategy and responsible-AI charter published and updated.
- 2025Executive regulations (Decree 816/2025) operationalize the data law.
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?
What are the penalties for AI violations in Egypt?
Who does AI regulation in Egypt apply to?
Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in Egypt," reviewed July 16, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/egypt.html.
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