Israel. Data localisation / cross-border. Regulations
Transfer RegulationsProtection of Privacy (Transfer of Data to Databases Abroad) Regulations, 5761-2001
In force
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Allows transfer of personal data abroad only where the destination provides comparable protection or a listed condition applies, with a written undertaking from the recipient.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Data received from the EU/EEA is also subject to the 2023 regulations.
- SaaS relevance
Israeli customers will require transfer undertakings from offshore SaaS processors.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- No
- Cross-border transfers
- Comparable protection / listed conditions + written agreement
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text gov.il
- Authority
- Privacy Protection Authority (PPA)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Israel
§6Sources and verification
- Verification
High confidence.
[Link: Hebrew text hosted by PPA on gov.il; no official English found]