Art. 4 of Egypt's Media Law No. 180/2018 provides the right for the Supreme Council to block publications, newspapers, media or advertising issued or broadcast from abroad from entering Egypt "for considerations required by national security". Several international reports highlight that the government has abused this article by leveraging the vagueness of the concept of national security.

The indicator "6.2.4 - Government Internet shut down in practice" of the V-Dem Dataset, which measures whether the government has the technical capacity to actively make internet service cease, thus interrupting domestic access to the internet or whether the government has decided to do so, has a score of 3 in Egypt for the year 2023. This corresponds to "Rarely but there have been a few occasions throughout the year when the government shut down domestic access to Internet."

The Media Licensing Regulations, issued in February 2020 to implement the Media Law, require media advertising companies to acquire a license to offer their services, while non-Egyptian media advertising companies have to pay a license fee and approval from the Supreme Council for Media (SCoM), which requires, among other things, operating within a specific media area, the availability to block any content involving, among other things, violence, suicide, self-harm or nudity.

According to Art. 6 of Law 180 of 2018, a license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) is required to establish and manage a website in Egypt and operate offices or branches for websites. This license requires, inter alia, operating inside a specific media area. If a license is not obtained, the SCMR can cease or block the website. The term "website" also covers any online links and applications through which press, media, or advertising content is provided. According to Art. 60 of the law, websites are required to pay a fee of EGP 50,000 (approx. USD 2,800) to obtain the license and gain legal status. In addition, pursuant to Art. 40 of Law 180 of 2018, any person wishing to issue a newspaper or establish a website is required to notify the Supreme Council and provide a description of the type of content, editorial policy, sources of funding, and other detailed information. Furthermore, Art. 41 adds that it is not permitted to issue a newspaper or establish a website before completing the notification data.

According to Art. 59 of Law No. 180 of 2018, no media outlet or electronic site may be established, operated, or advertised before obtaining a license from the Supreme Council, which will specify the licensing requirements. Furthermore, Art. 60 of Law No. 180/2018 requires media outlets to pay a fee of EGP 250,000 (approx. USD 16,000) to obtain a license from the SCMR and gain legal status. It is reported that "the law defines 'media outlet' very broadly, to include any social media account with at least 5,000 subscribers." The report adds that this law and other laws have been used "as grounds to expand website blocking, (which) undermines the value of Internet-based services to their customers and imposes costs on local firms that depend on these services for their business."
In addition, pursuant to Art. 40 of Law 180 of 2018, any person wishing to establish a media outlet is required to notify the Supreme Council and provide a description of the type of content, editorial policy, sources of funding, and other detailed information. According to Art. 10 of Cabinet Resolution No. 418 of 2020, the Supreme Council shall set the necessary forms for requests to establish or operate media outlets, provided that they include the name, surname, nationality, and place of residence of the owner, the outlet's name and logo, the language in which it broadcasts, type of activity, funding sources, editorial and administrative structure, statement of budget, name and address of its designated "Broadcasting Officer," and their programs' manager.

Art. 22 of Law No. 180 of 2018 stipulates that the provision of content transfer services (whether recorded or live broadcast) is not permissible from within the Arab Republic of Egypt to a media outlet or a website operating from outside the Republic, except after obtaining a license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation and in accordance with the rules and conditions the Authority sets.

According to Art. 59 of Law No. 180, it is not permissible to establish or operate any media outlet or website before obtaining a license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, and the Supreme Council shall determine the conditions and requirements for the license. The term "website" is defined in Art. 1 as "the licensed page, link or application through which press, media or advertising content is provided, whether textual, audio, visual, static, animated or multimedia, issued under a specific name, with a specific electronic address and domain and created, hosted or accessed through the International Information Network (Internet)".

According to Art. 46 of Law No. of 2003, imports of used telecommunications materials for trading purposes are prohibited.

According to Art. 44 of Law No. of 2003, the import of telecommunications equipment requires the permission of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA).

According to Art. 23 of Law No. 180 of 2018, it is not allowed to import all broadcasting devices or decoding devices for receiving audio or video broadcasts except after obtaining written approval from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, without prejudice to the requirements of the National Telecommunication Authority.

The interception of telecommunications in Egypt is permitted under the Telecommunication Regulation Law No. 10 of 2003. The law grants the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) - a body chaired by the ICT minister and composed of government representatives - the authority to regulate ISPs and mobile network operators. Art. 64 of the law "mandates telecommunications operators to provide all technical equipment, systems, software and communications, which enable the armed forces and national security agencies to exercise their powers within the Law."

Egypt’s National Single Window for Foreign Trade Facilitation (Nafeza) was launched at all Egyptian ports in October 2021. The Nafeza requires foreign exporters to register and submit all necessary shipping documentation and transaction data via the online portal CargoX, which is a blockchain provider, to facilitate the release of goods from ports in Egypt. Some companies are reported to be concerned about the lack of transparency and implementation guidance on CargoX procedures, which affects import procedures in the country.

Law No. 87 of 2018 Regulating Road Transport Services Using Information Technology, a law passed to regulate ride-sharing apps, requires companies to share user data with authorities “on request” and “according to the law.” Art. 9 states that all land transportation service companies are required to provide the country’s national security agencies with “all their customers’ data”. Requests for data do not need to be accompanied by a warrant, though a decree from the prime minister is required.
Resolution No. 2180 acts as the executive regulation of Law No. 87. According to Art. 10 of the Resolution, ride-sharing companies are to submit to the Ministry of Transportation six months’ worth of “customers’ data” from all rides provided upon request by the Ministry.

Art. 22 of Law No. 180 of 2018 stipulates that the provision of content transfer services (whether recorded or live broadcast) is not permissible from within the Arab Republic of Egypt to a media outlet or a website operating from outside the Republic, except after obtaining a license from the Supreme Council for Media Regulation and in accordance with the rules and conditions the Authority sets.

According to Art. 2.3 of Law No. 175, the national security authorities may request access/use to all technical capabilities from the service provider (namely mobile operators and technology service providers) and their affiliates. This is for the purpose of enabling the national security authorities to exercise their powers in accordance with Law No. 175. It is reported that this is a generic right; it does not explicitly allow the access and retention of personal data maintained by service providers. However, it is expected that the data stored might be accessible to the national security authorities while exercising this right. The main guarantee is that the use of such a right should not violate the inviolability of private life. This right is not further regulated; there are no specific guarantees that limit the national security authorities' use of their powers in this regard. There is no specific duration for the power granted.