The goal of this step is to protect children from any harmful content, he said, especially given how increasingly digital the educational process now is. The minister added that the law aims to strike a balance between protecting children in a safe digital environment and not infringing on their freedom to use technology. He pointed out that the most prominent risks the law seeks to address include cyberbullying, exploitation, inappropriate content, and digital addiction. He noted at the time that some countries were moving to establish regulations to limit children’s use of social media platforms. Sisi ordered for legislation restricting children’s use of mobile phones, and cited the experiences of several countries such as Australia in this regard.

Source: Egypt Independent April 06, 2026 15:04 UTC