A fundamental change is currently taking place in the Israeli market that affects every organization that holds personal information: Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law has come into effect and brings with it stricter requirements, increased supervision by the regulator, legal risks – and, yes, exposure to significant fines .
But if we look at the big picture – this is not a time to panic, but an opportunity for a smart and measured systemic upgrade .
🔎 It's time to turn regulation into an advantage :
- Professional gap mapping reveals that in many cases, the gaps are small and can be closed without heavy investments .
- The regulation does not aim to punish – but rather to ensure that personal information in Israel is managed in a safe, professional, and responsible manner.
- Organizations that respond correctly gain image and operational differentiation from their competitors.
🔐 What do the regulations actually require ?
To comply with Amendment 13, organizations must implement several core principles:
📌 Hardening information security – using advanced technological means such as SIEM, DLP, and MFA.
📌 Access control according to the principle of proportionality – access only to those who need it, at the time required.
📌 Ongoing risk management – identifying, analyzing, and addressing security breaches.
📌 Documentation and control – writing policies, managing logs, preparing for audits.
📌 Mapping gaps in the law – understanding where you stand and building a precise action plan.
🎯 The role of the information security specialist in the process :
Legal service is an important foundation – but alone it is not sufficient .
To meet the requirements and build a process that proves compliance – professional guidance from a technological and strategic expert is required .
✔️ Identifying information security weaknesses in relation to the law
✔️ Building applied solutions in accordance with the budget and organizational environment
✔️ Assimilation and professional support of technological tools and means
✔️ Preparing professional documentation that serves both regulation and management
✔️ Training and raising awareness among managers and employees
⏰ Why not wait ?
Amendment 13 requires not only that you secure yourself – but that you be able to prove that you have taken the required steps.
Once such a process is carried out correctly – the benefit is not only legal, but also business:
🏆 Improving organizational reputation
🤝 Strengthening customer trust
⚙️ Streamlining internal processes
🔐 Reducing legal and operational risks
🌍 Complying with additional global requirements (GDPR, ISO , etc. )
💡 In conclusion :
" Gap mapping" is not a drama – but a critical first step on the path to ensuring a safer and more controlled future .
Most organizations discover that the gaps that need to be addressed are not far from their capabilities.
The goal is to reach the goal without incurring heavy expenses – and with a result that returns the investment .
✍️ Article author: Idan Tzabari, information security and IT strategy consultant