Following their initial release, commentators have dissected and analyzed the new Israeli data security regulations. Quoting the Israeli Minister of Justice, IAPP VP of Research and Education Omer Tene even characterized them as a "landmark" piece of legislation due to their scope, level of detail and legal effect. To follow up, Tene has prepared for The Privacy Advisor a piece that addresses several frequently asked questions with respect to the new regulations, including to whom they apply, what is the effective date of their implementation, and how they affect the potential sanctions and powers of the data protection authority.
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