Introduction
In the digital age, data privacy is a critical issue for every organization in Israel. The Privacy Protection Regulations (2017) govern the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of personal data while strengthening the protection of citizens' privacy. Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, set to take effect in October 2025, tightens oversight and enforcement, adding new obligations for database owners.
How can organizations prepare for these changes and ensure compliance with the evolving regulations? This article outlines the key obligations, challenges, and necessary steps for regulatory adaptation.
Privacy Protection Regulations – Key Organizational Obligations
The Privacy Protection Regulations require organizations managing databases to implement measures that ensure secure and transparent data processing. Amendment 13 reinforces the obligation for supervision, personal responsibility, and sanctions for violations.
Key Obligations for Database Holders::
Maintaining information security – שימוש בטכנולוגיות הגנה והצפנה מתקדמות למניעת דליפות מידע. Access permission management – הגדרת הרשאות לפי צורך ולמנוע גישה בלתי מורשית למידע. Transparency towards data subjects – חובת יידוע פרטני על מטרות השימוש בנתונים. Reporting information security incidents – חובה לדווח לרשות להגנת הפרטיות ולנפגעים תוך 72 שעות במקרה של אירוע חמור. The principle of minimalism – איסוף אך ורק הנתונים ההכרחיים לצורך מוגדר. Internal and external supervision – Conducting periodic risk surveys and monitoring external parties that process data.
Key Challenges in Complying with the Privacy Protection Regulations
Managing permissions and data access – יש להגדיר הרשאות נגישות לפי עקרון "צורך לדעת". Safeguarding and securing sensitive information – שילוב הצפנה, ניטור גישה, ובקרות אבטחה למניעת זליגות מידע. Security breach reporting – תיעוד אירועים והפעלת נוהל תגובה מהיר לדליפות מידע. Obtaining informed consent from users – Information processing will only be carried out with the consent of the data subjects and with full transparency.
How to Align Your Organization with the Privacy Protection Regulations and Amendment 13?
- Performing data mapping (Data Mapping & Classification)
Understanding the data lifecycle – מהיכן נאסף המידע, כיצד הוא נשמר, ומי מורשה להשתמש בו? Data classification – Separating sensitive information from non-sensitive information and applying an appropriate privacy policy.
- Appointment of a privacy officer in the organization (DPO – Data Protection Officer)
תיקון 13 מחייב מינוי ממונה פרטיות בארגונים גדולים או בעלי מאגרי מידע רגישים.
- Strengthening security and information protection measures
Implementing encryption and system hardening – Secure data in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡 Use of-SIEM To monitor unusual events – Real-time threat identification and investigation.
- Privacy and Accessibility Policy Update
Accessible and clear privacy policy – פירוט כיצד נאסף, נשמר ומעובד המידע. Explicit consent mechanisms (Opt-in) – Require active user consent.
- Establishing recovery mechanisms and managing cyber incidents
Data Breach Response Plan – נוהל ברור לזיהוי, דיווח ותיקון פרצות אבטחה. Backups and fast recovery – Maintaining encrypted backups and performing periodic recovery tests.
The business benefits of complying with the Privacy Shield and Amendment 13 regulations
Increasing user trust – שקיפות והגנה על מידע מייצרים תדמית חיובית. Avoiding fines and sanctions – תיקון 13 מחמיר את הקנסות על אי-עמידה בדרישות החוק. Improving information security systems – Strengthening the protection of information assets against cyber threats.
Summary: Compliance with privacy regulations as business competitiveness
Mapping and managing personal information responsibly Implementation of advanced security measures and encryption Transparency and privacy management with customers Managing access and restricting permissions for sensitive information Security breach response planning and preparedness
Proper implementation of the Privacy Protection Regulations and Amendment 13 will allow organizations to reduce legal risks, improve their defenses, and build a relationship based on trust with their customers.
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About the Author
Idan Zabari, a leading strategic consultant in the fields of IT and information security, assists businesses and organizations in information protection, technological innovation, and regulatory compliance.