Israel. Data localisation / cross-border. Regulations
EEA Data RegulationsProtection of Privacy Regulations (Instructions for Data Transferred to Israel from the European Economic Area), 5783-2023
In force
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Adds deletion, retention limitation, accuracy and notification duties for personal data received from the EEA, and expands sensitive categories for such data.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Treats ethnic origin and trade union membership as sensitive for EEA-sourced data.
- SaaS relevance
Israel-based SaaS handling EU customer data must apply these enhanced duties.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- No
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Supported renewal of EU adequacy in Commission's January 2024 review
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text rfa.justice.gov.il
- Authority
- Privacy Protection Authority (PPA)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Israel
§6Sources and verification
- Verification
High confidence.
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