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PPL
Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981
WhenIn effect since 14 August 2025
Who enforces itPrivacy Protection Authority (PPA), Ministry of Justice
Who it applies toAnyone who infringes privacy, and owners, holders and processors of personal-data databases in Israel, including public bodies.
Tell the regulatorReport a severe security incident to the PPA immediately on discovery, through its online form
DPO requiredRequired for public bodies, data brokers and direct mailers above 10,000 people, and entities…
RegistrationRegistration only for public-body databases and databases of 10,000+ people mainly used to tra…
Transfers abroadAllowed only if the destination's protection is no lower than Israel's, or under listed except…
Request deadline30 days, per secondary sources
Maximum fineTiered administrative fines, many per data subject (e.g., ILS 4-8 per person for sensitive dat…
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