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מעודכן טכנולוגיות מידע – תזכיר הצעת חוק לתיקון חוק הגנת הפרטיות

ביום 23 ביולי 2020 פורסם תזכיר הצעת חוק לתיקון חוק הגנת הפרטיות. התזכיר מבקש לעדכן הגדרות יסוד שונות בחוק הגנת הפרטיות, ולצמצם את חובת רישום מאגרי המידע בישראל. לפי דברי ההסבר של משרד המשפטים, לתזכיר זה צפויים להצטרף שני תזכירי חוק נוספים אשר יסדירו סוגיות נוספות. מכלול התיקונים המוצעים, אם וכאשר יתקבלו, עשוי להוות שינוי […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jul 2020 | Legal Update

“טכנולוגיות מידע ופרטיות יולי 2020 – ביטול הסדר “מגן הפרטיות

ביום 16 ביולי 2020, פורסם פסק דינו התקדימי של בית הדין האירופי לצדק, שבו נקבע כי הסדר “מגן הפרטיות” המאפשר לחברות אמריקניות לקבל מידע אישי שמקורו באירופה בהתאם להוראות ה-GDPR, אינו תקף עוד. בהחלטתו, קבע בית הדין כי ההסדר אינו מעניק הגנה נאותה למידע אישי של אזרחי האיחוד בשל השימוש הגורף שעושות הרשויות הציבוריות בארצות […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. & Dorin Skelli | Jul 2020 | Legal Update

עדכון מיוחד – סייבר והגנת הפרטיות – פרטיות בתקופה של עבודה מרחוק; שימוש בכלים מקוונים לניהול פגישות ושיחות עבודה

כחלק מהמאבק בנגיף הקורונה ומתוך מטרה למנוע את התפשטותו, סקטורים רבים במשק נאלצו להעביר את תצורת עבודתם ל”עבודה מרחוק”. בעדכון זה נתייחס להנחיות חדשות שפרסמה הרשות להגנת הפרטיות בדבר המעבר לסביבת עבודה מרחוק, וכן לסוגיות מיוחדות הנוגעות לשימוש בכלים מקוונים לניהול פגישות ושיחות עבודה. לקריאת העדכון המלא לחצו כאן

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Apr 2020 | Legal Update

עדכון מיוחד – סייבר וטכנולוגיות מידע – פרטיות בצל נגיף הקורונה

כחלק מהמאבק בנגיף הקורונה ומתוך מטרה למנוע את התפשטותו, התקינה הממשלה תקנות שעת חירום המאפשרות שימוש באמצעי מעקב דיגיטליים לטובת קידום מטרה זו. התקנות הותקנו לפי חוק יסוד הממשלה, אשר מסמיך את הממשלה, במצבי חירום, להתקין תקנות שמטרתן הגנה על המדינה ועל ביטחון הציבור. ככלל, התקנות מקנות למשטרת ישראל סמכויות לקבל נתוני תקשורת ממפעילי רשתות […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Mar 2020 | Legal Update

Legal Update – Cyber & Information Technologies – January 2020

On January 8 ,2020, the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority published preliminary data on the inspection proceedings it undertook since the Information Security Regulations, 2017, entered into force in May 2018. In addition, the Authority published the findings of its sectoral inspections in the membership clubs industry in Israel. In the following clients update, you will […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jan 2020 | Legal Update

Legal Update – Cyber & Information Technologies – December 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will come into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA may apply to entities located out of California which collects consumers’ personal data on residents of California.   In this legal update we review the principal provisions of the CCPA with an emphasis on the relevant issues for Israeli entities who […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. & Dorin Skelli | Dec 2019 | Legal Update

Legal Update – Cyber & Information Technologies – November 2019 (Hebrew)

On November 7, 2019, the Supreme Court handed down its judgement in Civil Appeal 4110/18 Jane Doe v. Kadima Science and Education for Life Ltd. (PBC). The case deals with the question of whether a class action can be brought for causes of action pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981. The Supreme Court […]

Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. & Amit Dat | Nov 2019 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – July 2019 (Hebrew)

We are pleased to update you with a number of developments in the areas of privacy protection and information security law which impact directly on companies who use personal information. In summary, in recent weeks there have been three significant developments in this area of the law: (1) the European privacy protection authorities imposed substantial […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jul 2019 | Legal Update

FBC Online – שירות מקוון חדש

עלינו לאוויר! בימים אלה מלאה שנה לכניסתן לתוקף של תקנות הגנת הפרטיות (אבטחת מידע), אשר חלות על כל גוף עסקי שאוסף ומעבד מידע על אנשים פרטיים (לקוחות, עובדים, ספקים, ועוד). FBC Online הוא כלי משפטי חדשני שמספק – לראשונה בישראל – אפשרות לבדיקה מקוונת ואוטומטית של עמידת הארגון בתקנות. המערכת מורכבת משאלונים מקוונים ומדוחות שמופקים […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jun 2019 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – December 2018 (Hebrew)

The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority recently announced that digital files that include names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) shall be considered as databases that are subject to the Information Security Regulations.  In this update, we address the legal implications of such announcement. Click here to read the full update (Hebrew)

Amit Dat | Dec 2018 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – August 2018 (Hebrew)

The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority has recently launched a new inspection force dedicated to enforcing compliance with the Israeli Privacy Protection Law and Information Security Regulations. The inspection force has recently begun initiating sectoral inspection processes comprised of extensive questionnaires that may lead to direct inspection on the organization premises. Click here to read the full update […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Aug 2018 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – July 2018 (Hebrew)

On July 19, 2018, the Privacy Protection Authority announced that following an inspection, a significant data breach occurred at Ituran, and that the company violated the Protection of Privacy Regulations (Information Security), by not notifying the Authority of the breach. Click here to read the full update

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jul 2018 | Legal Update

Representation of Dune Ridge Group in a Financing Transaction

FBC represented the Dune Ridge group (the group includes entities in the BVI, US and Israel) in a financing round in which it raised US$2,600,000, including a deferred closing of an additional amount of up to US$500,000.

Reuven Behar & Anat Shavit & Liat Halperin | Jun 2018 | Transaction

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – June 2018 (Hebrew)

On June 21, 2018, the Prime Minister’s Office published a memorandum of the proposed National Cyber security Bill. The memorandum proposes far-reaching arrangements in the area of cyber security in Israel, including in the business sector. The memorandum is open for public comment until July 11, 2018. FBC’s Cyber and Information Technologies practice has provided […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Jun 2018 | Legal Update

FBC Hosted a Seminar on the New Breach Notification Duty under the Israeli Information Security Regulations

FBC’s Cyber & Information Technology practice hosted a seminar on the new breach notification duty under the Israeli Information Security Regulations that entered into force on May 8, 2018. Following the seminar, please find below the presentations that accompanied the team’s lectures. Please click here for the presentation by Adv. Amit Dat on ‘Notification Duties under […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | May 2018 | Firm News

Will the UK lose its supremacy as Europe’s leading gambling market?

‘Will the UK lose its supremacy as Europe’s leading gambling market?’ Click here to read an article by Adv. Dina Niron of FBC’s IP and Cyber & IT practices, published in EGR – a leading online gaming magazine.  

FBC | May 2018 | Publication

ייצוג קלארידג’ ישראל בעסקת השקעה של 36.5 מיליון דולר בחברת אלגוסק אינק

משרדנו ייצג את קלארידג’ ישראל, קרן השקעות פרטיות קנדית, בעסקת השקעה של כ-36.5 מיליון דולר בחברת אלגוסק אינק. אלגוסק מפתחת ומוכרת מערכות בתחום אבטחת המידע אשר מאפשרות לארגונים לנהל באופן יעיל ובטוח שינויים במדיניות אבטחת המידע המוטמעת במוצריהם (כמו פיירוולים, נתבים, ומתגים המקשרים רשתות ארגוניות ומרכזי נתונים בענן). אלגוסק מעסיקה כ-350 עובדים בארץ ובעולם ויש […]

Eran Yaniv & Asaf Gabay | Dec 2017 | Transaction

Data protection and Privacy in Israel (LexisNexis)

In light of the global rise of data protection and privacy, it is important to understand the applicable legal framework when doing business in Israel. This practice note, written by FBC Partner Amit Dat and Dr. Omri Rachum-Twaig, was published by ‘LexisNexis’ and provides an overview of the regulation of data protection and privacy in […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Dec 2017 | Publication

FBC Opened a New Office in Be’er Sheva

FBC is excited to announce the opening of our new office in the Hi-Tech Park in Be’er Sheva.  Our experienced attorneys, including from the Corporate, Cyber & IT, Hi-Tech and IP practices, look forward to meeting you there.

FBC | Dec 2017 | Firm News

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – October 2017 (Hebrew)

Recently the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority has published new guidelines regarding the use of surveillance cameras by employers. Please find additional details about the guidelines here (Hebrew).  

Amit Dat | Oct 2017 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technologies – July 2017 (Hebrew)

Recently the Israeli Law Technology and Information Authority published a guideline regarding the interpretation and the application of the Protection of Privacy Law 5741-1981 on the matter of direct mailing and direct mailing services. The guideline is meant to clarify how the Authority interprets the Protection of Privacy Law for the purpose of the exercise […]

Amit Dat | Jul 2017 | Legal Update

FBC Hosted a Symposium on the New Landmark Information Security Regulations

FBC’s Cyber & Information Technology practice hosted a symposium on the new landmark Information Security Regulations that were recently adopted by the Constitution, Legislation and Justice Committee of the Knesset. Following the symposium, please find below the presentations that accompanied the team’s lectures. Please click here for the presentation by Adv. Amit Dat on ‘Legal Developments in the […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Apr 2017 | Firm News

The State of Israel Will Make Sure You Think About Information Security (Hebrew)

“The State of Israel Will Make Sure You Think About Information Security” Please click here to read the article written by FBC partner Amit Dat and Adv. Omri Rachum-Twaig (The Marker, March 30, 2017).

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Mar 2017 | Publication

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – March 2017

Legal Update: Information Technologies On March 21, 2017, the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved the Protection of Privacy Regulations (Information Security) 5777-2017 (hereinafter: the “Regulations“). The Regulations mark a landmark change in the field of information security in Israel and they impose substantial obligations on database owners. Among the duties in the Regulations […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Mar 2017 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – March 2017 (Hebrew)

On March 15, 2017, the Israeli National Labor Court granted a decision in the matter of an Appeal of Collective Labor Agreement Dispute 55-15-2155 The New Histadrut Labor Federation et al. v. The Municipality of Qalansawe. The decision deals with the right of an employee to privacy at the workplace and the prerogative right of […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Mar 2017 | Legal Update

Representation of Claltech in the sale of its ~10% interest in LightCyber

We represented Claltech in the sale of its interest in LightCyber Ltd., a privately held cybersecurity company, in connection with the US$105 Million acquisition of LightCyber by Palo Alto Networks, Inc., a leading security company publically traded on the NYSE. Consideration consisted of cash and common stock of Palo Alto. Additional $17.5M paid in the […]

Eran Yaniv & Liat Halperin & Asaf Gabay | Jan 2017 | Transaction

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – December 2016

Legal Update: Information Technologies The Israel Internet Association recently published a report on the protection of children’s privacy on the internet (“Report”). The Report focuses both on the current legal status of the protection of children’s privacy (in Israel and other jurisdictions) and on recommendation for an amendment to the Israel’s Protection of Privacy Law, […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Dec 2016 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – December 2016 (Hebrew)

The Israel Internet Association recently published a report on the protection of children’s privacy on the internet (“Report”). The Report focuses both on the current legal status of the protection of children’s privacy (in Israel and other jurisdictions) and on recommendation for an amendment to the Israel’s Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981 (“Protection of Privacy […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Dec 2016 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – September 2016 (Hebrew)

On August 31, 2016, the Commissioner of Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings in the Ministry of Finance published guidelines on the issue of cyber-risk management for institutional entities (hereinafter: “Cyber-Risk Management Guidelines”). The Cyber-Risk Management Guidelines replaces the previous guidelines from 2006 and adds material in the following principal areas: (A) corporate governance and the […]

Amit Dat & Omri Rachum-Twaig, Dr. | Sep 2016 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – July 2016 (Hebrew)

On July 6, 2016, the European Union adopted the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems. The directive reflects the European Union’s rules regarding cybersecurity and includes provisions in three principal areas: (a) improving the ability to secure information at a national level; (b) increasing cooperation in the area of information security between states […]

Amit Dat | Jul 2016 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – June 2016

Legal Update: Information Technologies In a recent District Court decision in Israel, as part of a class action litigation regarding an alleged privacy infringement, the Court ruled that the terms and conditions of a website are deemed a standard form contract under Israeli law, and that the exclusive jurisdiction and applicable law provisions therein are […]

Amit Dat | Jun 2016 | Legal Update

Legal Update: Cyber & Information Technology – March 2016 (Hebrew)

Please find the full legal update here regarding EU – U.S. Privacy Shield (Hebrew)

Amit Dat | Mar 2016 | Legal Update