Partner Dalit Ben-Israel, Head of Naschitz Brandes Amir's IT Privacy & Data Protection practice, authored an article for the International Network of Privacy Law Professionals (INPLP) on Amendment No. 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, 1981 (the "Amendment" or "Amendment 13," and the "Law," respectively) recently enacted by the Israeli Knesset.
The article includes a short summary of the Amendment with a primary focus on the new mandatory requirement for organizations to appoint Data Protection Officers (DPOs), which applies to public entities, data brokers, and organizations engaged in large-scale data processing of especially sensitive information.
DPOs will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with the law, including overseeing data protection practices, handling data subject requests, and acting as a liaison with the Privacy Protection Authority.
Failure to comply with DPO requirements can result in fines and other penalties.
Key points:
- Mandatory DPO appointments for specific entities
- Required qualifications for DPOs
- Clear guidelines for DPO responsibilities
- Provisions on conflict of interest and DPO status within the organization
- Potential fines for non-compliance
For more details, please refer to the full publication.
About INPLP:
INPLP is a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters. INPLP provides targeted guidance, multi-jurisdictional perspectives, and practical information to address the ever-increasing and intensifying field of data protection challenges. INPLP fulfills its mission by sharing knowledge, conducting joint research, and actively engaging in international cooperation in both the private and public sectors