About me
Suzanne El Akabaoui
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Personal Data Protection
Center | Advisor to the ICT Minister for Data Governance
Suzanne El Akabaoui is a leading expert in data governance, privacy regulations, and digital policy. As
Acting CEO of the Personal Data Protection Center and, Advisor to Egypt’s ICT Minister for Data
Governance, she spearheads the development of national regulatory frameworks for personal data
protection and privacy in alignment with Egypt’s 2030 Vision.
A highly accomplished attorney, Suzanne brings extensive experience in commercial, corporate,
technology, and data privacy law. She has advised multinational clients on GDPR compliance, Egyptian
data protection laws, Data Sharing Agreements, and agreements for cybersecurity services.
Her academic credentials include:
• Law Degree, Sorbonne Paris University
• Master’s Degree in Business Law
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Statistics, Cairo University
• Certificate in Economics, Georgetown University
• Certificate in Data: Law, Policy, and Regulation, London School of Economics
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)
• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
