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The Israeli privacy law, known as the “Protection of Privacy Law,” was enacted in 1981 and aimed at protecting the privacy rights of individuals in Israel. The law regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, setting strict rules that organizations must follow to safeguard data privacy. The law obligates entities to obtain informed consent from individuals before collecting, using, or disclosing their personal information. Moreover, the law applies to all sectors and industries, both public and private, and has undergone several amendments over the years to meet changing technological developments and privacy concerns.
Israeli Privacy Protection Law (IPPL)
The Israeli Protection of Privacy Law (IPPL), also known as the Privacy Protection Act, is a law in Israel that governs the collection, use, and protection of personal data. Here is an overview of the key aspects of the law:
1. Scope: The law covers collecting and using personal data, including sensitive data, and sets out the rights and obligations of the parties involved in collecting and using the data.
2. Definition of Personal Data: The law extends the definition of regulated data beyond the basic categories and includes an individual’s name, address, contact information, and other personally identifiable information.
3. Databases: The law requires organizations to safeguard personal data maintained in computerized databases and sets standards for data security. It divides databases into different levels based on the number of records they contain:
Level 1: Databases with up to 10,000 records.
Level 2: Databases with 10,001 to 100,000 records.
Level 3: Databases with more than 100,000 records.
4. Requirements for Each Database Level:
The law specifies certain actions that must be taken for each level of the database:
Level 1: Organizations must appoint a database manager responsible for the security of the database
Level 2: In addition to appointing a database manager, organizations must also establish a security committee and conduct periodic security audits
Level 3: Organizations must comply with the requirements for Level 2 databases and also implement additional security measures, such as encryption and access controls
5. Implementation:
The law applies to public and private entities that collect and process personal data in Israel. It is the responsibility of these organizations to implement
the necessary measures to comply with the law.
6. Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Failure to comply with the Israeli Protection of Privacy Law can result in penalties and legal consequences. The law empowers the Israeli Protection of
Privacy Authority (PPA) to enforce compliance and impose fines for violations.
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