Egypt's Personal Data Protection Law places strict conditions on sending personal data outside the country. Article 14 prohibits transferring personal data to a foreign country unless that country provides a level of data protection at least equivalent to what Egyptian law offers. This is a meaningful safeguard designed to prevent your data from being sent to jurisdictions with weaker privacy standards.
Article 15 provides a limited exception: transfers to countries without adequate protection may still be permitted in specific circumstances, such as when necessary to protect your vital interests or when you have explicitly consented knowing the risks. Article 16 adds that making data available to a controller or processor outside Egypt also requires licensing from the Personal Data Protection Center.
Practical advice: If you use cloud-based services, international platforms, or deal with multinational employers in Egypt, ask whether your data is stored or processed abroad and what safeguards are in place. As an expat, you may already be familiar with GDPR-style protections — Egypt's framework follows a comparable philosophy. If a company cannot explain its cross-border data practices, request their privacy policy in writing before sharing your personal information.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Egypt.