Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)
Israel's Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981, amended through 2024) provides the legal framework for data protection, administered by the Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) under the Ministry of Justice. Israel holds EU adequacy recognition (since 2011). The 2024 amendments (Amendment 13) significantly strengthen the framework with expanded PPA enforcement powers, mandatory breach notification, increased penalties, and enhanced data subject rights.
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Framework Domains (18)
Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-7 | Annual Internal Audit |
Chapter 1 — Infringement of Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISR-1 | Right to Privacy (Section 1) |
| ISR-2 | Permitted Infringements (Section 2) |
| ISR-3 | Privacy Offense (Section 5) |
| ISR-4 | De Minimis Infringements (Section 6) |
Chapter 2 — Protection of Privacy (Databases)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISR-5 | Database Definitions (Section 7) |
| ISR-6 | Database Registration (Section 8) |
| ISR-7 | Right of Access (Section 13) |
| ISR-8 | Right of Correction (Section 14) |
| ISR-9 | Use Limitations (Section 8B) |
Chapter 3 — Information Delivery Prohibitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISR-10 | Prohibition on Information Delivery (Section 23A–23C) |
| ISR-11 | Transfer of Information Abroad (Section 36) |
Chapter 4 — Remedies and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISR-12 | Inadmissible Evidence (Section 32) |
| ISR-13 | Civil Remedies (Section 29) |
| ISR-14 | Implementation and Regulations (Section 36) |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-9 | Right of Inspection and Correction |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-3 | Database Definition Document |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-1 | Database Registration |
| IL-PPL-4 | Information Security Officer Appointment |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-6 | Security Incident Notification |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-10 | Cross-Border Data Transfer Restrictions |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-11 | Direct Mailing Compliance |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-16 | Employee Training and Vetting |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-15 | Physical Security Controls |
Purpose Limitation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-8 | Use Consistent with Stated Purpose |
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-14 | Backup and Recovery |
Risk Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-17 | Risk Assessment and Penetration Testing |
| IL-PPL-2 | Database Security Level Classification |
Technical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-13 | Logging and Monitoring |
| IL-PPL-18 | Removable Media and Mobile Device Control |
| IL-PPL-5 | Access Control and Authorisations |
Vendor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IL-PPL-12 | Outsourcing and Data Holder Contracts |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)?
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) is a compliance framework from Israel with 18 domains and 32 controls. Israel's Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981, amended through 2024) provides the legal framework for data protection, administered by the Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) under the Ministry of Justice. Israel holds EU adequacy recognition (since 2011). The 2024 amendments (Amendment 13) significantly strengthen the framework with expanded PPA enforcement powers, mandatory breach notification, increased penalties, and enhanced data subject rights. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) have?
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) has 32 controls organised across 18 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 2 — Protection of Privacy (Databases) (5 controls), Chapter 1 — Infringement of Privacy (4 controls), Chapter 4 — Remedies and Enforcement (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) map to?
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981) maps to 540 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (16% coverage), USMCA Chapter 19 — Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) (16% coverage), Hungary Act CXII of 2011 on Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information (Info Act) (16% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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