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Stop Unsolicited Marketing Messages in Egypt?

Last updated 8/10/20260 viewsProvisional

Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law prohibits unsolicited marketing unless you've given prior consent. Use opt-out mechanisms and file complaints with the Personal Data Protection Center.

Unsolicited direct marketing communications are tightly regulated under Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law. Article 17 makes it clear that electronic communications for direct marketing purposes are prohibited unless prior consent has been obtained from you as the recipient, among other conditions. This covers emails, SMS messages, and other electronic channels commonly used for promotional outreach.

Article 18 further requires that any sender of marketing communications must clearly state the marketing purpose, must not disclose your data to third parties without authorization, and must provide you with a straightforward way to opt out of future messages. If you receive marketing messages from an Egyptian company and have not given consent, this is a potential violation of the law.

Practical advice: To stop unwanted marketing messages, first use any unsubscribe or opt-out mechanism provided in the message. Then follow up in writing (email is fine) to the company, explicitly withdrawing your consent and requesting that your data not be used for marketing. Keep a copy of your opt-out request. If the messages continue, you can file a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Center, which has authority to investigate and enforce the law. Document all unwanted communications as evidence.

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