Egypt Takes Steps to Ensure Safe Online Spaces for Young Smartphone Users

The House of Representatives, Egypt, has announced that the state is moving forward with a draft law to regulate the use of applications and social media platforms, with a particular focus on those accessible to children using smartphones. The initiative aims to establish clear rules to ensure the safe and responsible use of digital platforms by younger users.

The House highlighted that the move reflects the state’s awareness of the psychological and behavioral risks children face from excessive use of social media and applications, which can, in some cases, lead to digital addiction. The directive also emphasizes the importance of preparing an informed and responsible generation capable of navigating modern technologies safely and effectively.

In pursuing this legislation, the House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to taking all necessary measures within the framework of the constitution and its internal regulations. The draft law will be carefully studied to ensure that it provides a robust framework for protecting children from potential negative consequences associated with digital media use.

To develop the law, the House will conduct a broad societal dialogue through its specialized committees, gathering input from government institutions, the Ministry of Social Affairs, legislative and communications authorities, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and other relevant stakeholders. The consultations aim to ensure that the resulting legislative measures effectively safeguard children from risks that could impact their development, behavior, and ideas.