What is Privacy Protection Law?
The main Israeli law regulating personal data protection and privacy
The Privacy Protection Law, 1981, is Israel's main law regulating privacy and personal data protection. The law has undergone several amendments, with Amendment 13 being the most significant.
Core principles:
• **Privacy violation prohibition** - Defining and prohibiting acts that violate privacy • **Databases** - Registration requirements and proper database management • **Data subject rights** - Rights to access, correct, and delete information • **Data security** - Obligation for appropriate security of personal data
Related regulations:
• Data Security Regulations (2017) • Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations • Privacy Protection Authority Guidelines
The Privacy Protection Authority is responsible for law enforcement and issuing guidelines.
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law strengthening personal data protection
DPO - Data Protection Officer
A role responsible for overseeing data protection within an organization
Database Registration
Obligation to register databases with the Israeli Registrar of Databases
Data Security Regulations
Israeli regulations defining security requirements for databases
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