AI Legislative Guide |
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Egypt |
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(Africa)
Firm
Shalakany Law Office
Contributors
Emad El Shalakany |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | No. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | Not applicable. However, the Egyptian Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, which sets standards for data privacy and security, directly impacts AI systems that process vast amounts of personal data. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | The Egyptian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology regulates the use of AI in Egypt. |
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Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)?
No.
Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation.
Not applicable. However, the Egyptian Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, which sets standards for data privacy and security, directly impacts AI systems that process vast amounts of personal data.
Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction?
The Egyptian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology regulates the use of AI in Egypt.