Israel: Published PPA guidelines on private right of access to databases of entities under section 13(e) of the Data Protection Act

On 6 August 2023, the Israel Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) published guidelines on the private right of access to the databases held by entities listed in section 13(e) of the Data Protection Act. In the guidelines, the PPA highlights that individuals have the right to access their information, but the right is not absolute and subject to exceptions. The authorities must assess the justification and proportionality of granting access, especially concerning sensitive databases related to national security and law enforcement. Furthermore, the document states that courts have ruled that the exceptions under the Act do not exempt authorities from considering individual requests for review. Overall, the PPA emphasizes the balance between individual rights and the need to protect sensitive information.