Privacy & Data Protection 

Just before the beginning of the new year, we held a fascinating conference with the participation of the Commissioner of the Privacy Protection Authority , in cooperation with IDU Israel Directors Union’ , to discuss Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law and the PPA’s new Directive on the duties of the Board of Directors […]

The Israeli parliament (the “Knesset”) has recently passed the Law for obtaining Biometric Identification Means from Foreigners, Production of Biometric Identification Data and a Database, 2024 (the “Law”), thus joining the US, the EU and other countries who have already adopted substantially similar measures. The Law will enter into force upon the earlier of the […]

0n August 5th, 2024, the Knesset (Israel Parliament) approved a significant amendment (Amendment  No. 13) to the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741 – 1981 (“the Amendment“). The Amendment is expected to have a substantial impact on many organizations and companies operating in Israel, and will significantly strengthen the powers of the Privacy Protection Authority and […]

On January 15, 2024 the EU Commission has issued a “REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL on the first review of the functioning of the adequacy decisions adopted pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC” (the “Report”). The Report includes the EU Commission’s decision to reconfirm Israel’s adequacy in relation […]

The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (the “PPA”) has recently published a new draft guidance (the “Guidance” or the “draft Guidance”), outlining the role and responsibilities of boards of directors in fulfilling organizations’ obligations according to the Protection of Privacy Regulations (Data Security) 5777-2017 (the “Protection of Privacy Regulations” or the “Regulations”). As the PPA explains, the […]

Background The Israeli Ministry of Justice has recently published for public comments a new draft of privacy protection regulations, aimed at regulating the retention and use of personal data transferred from the European Economic Area (EEA) to Israel (the “Draft Regulations”). The Draft Regulations are proposed in connection with the ongoing review process that the European […]

Congratulations to Clalit Health Services on its agreement with Israeli start-up Lynx (Lynx.MD), regarding a unique research venture that uses cloud-based technology. Clalit will benefit from cutting-edge technology that will allow for research based on de-identified data, and enable researchers to develop innovative treatments, as well as smart and accurate medical solutions. Clalit was represented […]

In this era of massive global interest in the potential of AI and digital health, investments in the digital health field exceeded $20 billion in less than a six-month period in 2021 alone. The future of this sector is seen by many experts to hinge on utilizing and mastering Big Data and AI capabilities for algorithmic […]

The COVID pandemic has challenged many basic notions of privacy and human freedoms since March 2020. While certain rulings of the Israeli Supreme Court may be encouraging, the overall privacy situation is still under constant attack. Read the insights of  Amir Zolty, Partner in the latest US Israel Legal Review For the full publication click […]

In today’s digital world, the growth in technology exposes companies to cyber threats. Lipa Meir, among the leading Israeli law firms in cyber, is proud to take part in a unique initiative, organized by the British Embassy in Israel and the Europe Israel Economic & Innovation Forum (EIEI), exploring business and Investment opportunities in the […]

“While data privacy has been an important issue in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the US presidential election, it is likely to grow into an even greater problem if governments don’t act now to control the threat,” said Amir Zolty, head of Hi-Tech Practice at Lipa Meir & Co. last week as the […]