What is Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law?
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law, in effect since August 2025, strengthening personal data protection
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law came into force in August 2025 and is the most significant change in Israeli privacy legislation. The Privacy Protection Authority is actively enforcing the amendment, with fines of up to NIS 3.2 million or 5% of annual turnover. Key provisions include:
- Expanded definitions- Broader definition of "personal data" and new "sensitive data" category
- Notification duty- Obligation to inform data subjects about collection and use of their data
- Informed consent- Requirement for explicit consent for processing sensitive data
- Data subject rights- Rights to access, correct, and delete personal data
- Officer appointment- Requirement to appoint a DPO in certain organizations
- Breach reporting- Obligation to report security incidents to authorities and data subjects
- Enhanced sanctions- Significant fines for law violations
The amendment aligns Israeli legislation with international standards like the European GDPR and has been actively enforced since it came into effect.
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
Privacy Protection Law
The main Israeli law regulating personal data protection and privacy
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
European regulation protecting personal data, applying to any organization processing EU citizens' data
DPO - Data Protection Officer
A role responsible for overseeing data protection within an organization
Informed Consent
Consent given after receiving full information about how data will be used
Data Breach
A security incident where personal data is exposed, stolen, or accessed by unauthorized parties
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