反信息技术犯罪法 (Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law No. 175 of 2018)

简称：Anti-Cybercrime Law (Law 175/2018)

法规信息

国家/地区：埃及
发布日期：2018-08-14
生效日期：2018-08-15
法规类别：网络安全
法规文号：Law No. 175 of 2018

法规简介

埃及首部全面的网络犯罪立法，综合规范互联网活动。规定网络犯罪的种类和处罚标准，包括未经授权访问计算机系统、数据干扰、网络诈骗、身份盗用、非法拦截通信等。要求电信服务提供商在180天内保留用户数据和系统日志，配合执法机构的调查要求。对网站和社交媒体账户的内容发布实施监管。违反规定可处罚款和监禁。

Analysis

In mid-August 2018, Egypt enacted a new anti-cybercrime law that comprehensively regulates Internet activities for the first time. This client alert summarizes the key aspects of the new law, which may be relevant for international companies and organizations that operate web pages with a connection to Egypt, be it a web page hosted in or managed from Egypt, or one merely targeting Egyptian readers.

Introduction to the Anti-Cybercrime Law

On 15th August 2018, Egypt Law No. 175/2018 on Combating Information Technology Crimes (Anti-Cybercrime Law) came into force. The Anti-Cybercrime Law regulates activities online, and, according to official statements, it aims to complement the new press and media laws, which penalize, inter alia, unlicensed online activity and content violations, such as fake news. According to Article 44 of the new law, the Prime Minister will issue Executive Regulations within three months of the 15th August 2018 enactment date. Under Article 43, telecommunication service providers and other addressees of the law have a one-year transitional period during which they must bring their activities in line with the Anti-Cybercrime Law.