Regulationsby GlyphIsrael Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13
Amended Israel · In force Aug 14, 2025 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Amendment 13 in forceAmended Privacy Protection Law, PPA enforcement powers and statutory damages take effect.
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
Major overhaul of Israel's privacy law: broadens definitions (personal and highly sensitive information), narrows database registration, requires privacy protection officers for certain entities, and gives the Privacy Protection Authority powers to impose large administrative fines and orders, plus statutory damages.
- Who it applies to
- Controllers and holders of databases in Israel; DPO requirement for public bodies, data brokers, and entities whose core activities involve large-scale systematic monitoring or processing of highly sensitive data.
- Penalties
- Administrative fines scaled to the number of data subjects and data sensitivity, reaching millions of shekels; statutory damages up to ILS 10,000 per violation without proof of harm; criminal offences.
- Enforced by
- Privacy Protection Authority (PPA)
- Official name
- Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981 (Amendment No. 13)
- Citation
- Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981, Amendment No. 13 (5784-2024)
- Topics
- Privacy, Breach notification
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Research notes
Knesset approval 5 Aug 2024 from recollection/secondary sources. Exact fine tables not reproduced to avoid error.
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Questions about Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13
- What are the Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13 compliance deadlines?
- Aug 14, 2025: Amendment 13 in force.
- When does Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13 take effect?
- Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13 took effect on Aug 14, 2025.
- Who does Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13 apply to?
- Controllers and holders of databases in Israel; DPO requirement for public bodies, data brokers, and entities whose core activities involve large-scale systematic monitoring or processing of highly sensitive data.
- What are the penalties under Israel Privacy Protection Law Amendment 13?
- Administrative fines scaled to the number of data subjects and data sensitivity, reaching millions of shekels; statutory damages up to ILS 10,000 per violation without proof of harm; criminal offences.