No. Doxxing—publicly revealing private or identifying information without consent—violates Egyptian law under cybercrime and data protection statutes. The Penal Code and Cybercrime Law No. 175 of 2018 criminalize unauthorized disclosure of personal data, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 further restricts processing personal data, mandating explicit consent and limiting disclosure to authorized entities.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Egypt
- Cybercrime Law No. 175/2018 (Articles 20, 25): Prohibits the dissemination of personal data online without legal justification, imposing up to 3 years imprisonment and fines of EGP 300,000–1 million for violations.
- Data Protection Law No. 151/2020 (Articles 4, 20): Requires explicit consent for processing personal data, with unauthorized disclosure punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and fines of EGP 500,000–5 million. The Personal Data Protection Center (PDPC) enforces compliance.
- Penal Code (Articles 302–310): Criminalizes defamation, harassment, and threats facilitated by doxxing, with penalties escalating for aggravated offenses (e.g., incitement to violence). Courts increasingly apply these provisions to digital harassment cases.
Enforcement prioritizes cases involving public figures, activists, or threats to national security. The PDPC’s 2024–2026 strategic plan targets online privacy violations, signaling stricter oversight. Platforms hosting doxxed content face liability under Law No. 175/2018 if they fail to remove offending material within 24 hours of notification.