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Egypt's draft law aims to enhance services and protections for older citizens
via Egypt Today1 min read
Egypt's draft law on elderly care seeks to strengthen the social protection system by recognizing and honoring senior citizens for their contributions. The law outlines rights and provisions to improve their quality of life, including streamlining administrative procedures in government and judicial bodies, and allocating separate service windows to reduce overcrowding. It also mandates safe and accessible transportation, protection from road hazards, and guaranteed freedom of movement for older citizens. Furthermore, the draft law ensures the confidentiality of personal data for senior citizens, in line with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, while considering national security. The relevant ministry, in coordination with other parties, is tasked with establishing an integrated database for the elderly to aid in service planning and development, and to support monitoring and research, all while maintaining information confidentiality.
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