Egypt Mandates Age Verification and Safe Mode for Social Media Platforms
What happened
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation implemented new digital safety regulations in Egypt on September 20, 2026. Platforms operating in the country must block independent personal accounts for children under 13. Furthermore, users aged 13 to under 15 must be placed in a mandatory Safe Mode that cannot be disabled while they remain in that age bracket.
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Why it matters
The new rules require platforms to introduce effective age-verification measures and minimize personal data collected during the process. The Council stated the measures are intended to protect children from exploitation, bullying, and harassment.
A governor and the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority discussed digital governance and regulatory measures.
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Who's involved
- Supreme Council for Media RegulationGovernment agency responsible for drafting and enforcing the new digital safety regulations.
- EgyptGeopolitical state where the new digital safety regulations are being implemented.
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The entities involved
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Supreme Council for Media Regulation
government agency of Egypt
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Egypt
country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia