Criminal framework

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law 5758-1998, amendment 2014 adding subsection 3(a)(5A) on publication of sexual photographs, films or recordings. The statute was Original 1998, NCII amendment 2014. Up to 5 years imprisonment for the publication offence (treated as a felony).

Civil and data protection framework

Protection of Privacy Law 5741-1981 right to erasure provides the parallel civil route. Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) is the national supervisory authority and accepts complaints against any controller processing intimate imagery without lawful basis. The official site is https://www.gov.il/en/departments/the_privacy_protection_authority.

Official victim support

105 Online Safety Hotline is the recognised support service. Available at https://www.gov.il/he/departments/general/105_general.

Five step removal process for Israel victims

  1. 1

    Preserve evidence before any contact with the perpetrator

    Capture full page screenshots with URLs visible. Save the original files. Note timestamps. This evidence supports both the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law 5758-1998 complaint and any Protection of Privacy Law 5741-1981 right to erasure request.

  2. 2

    File a criminal complaint under Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law 5758-1998

    Report to local police or the national cybercrime unit. 105 Online Safety Hotline can assist with the report.

  3. 3

    Submit an erasure request under Protection of Privacy Law 5741-1981 right to erasure

    Send a written request to each platform's designated data protection contact citing the legal basis. PPA can be petitioned if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.

  4. 4

    Send a US TAKE IT DOWN Act notice in parallel for covered platforms

    When the platform is subject to US jurisdiction, the 48 hour federal removal obligation applies in parallel with your domestic rights. ScanErase files these notices automatically.

  5. 5

    Track and escalate non compliant platforms

    Document every notice and every response. Escalate non compliant platforms through the regulator complaint process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the criminal NCII statute in Israel?

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law 5758-1998, amendment 2014 adding subsection 3(a)(5A) on publication of sexual photographs, films or recordings. Enacted Original 1998, NCII amendment 2014. Up to 5 years imprisonment for the publication offence (treated as a felony).

Who enforces data protection rights in Israel?

Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) is the national authority. Official site: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/the_privacy_protection_authority.

Is there an official victim support service in Israel?

Yes. 105 Online Safety Hotline provides direct help to victims. Site: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/general/105_general.

Can a Israel resident also use the US TAKE IT DOWN Act?

Yes when the hosting platform is subject to US jurisdiction. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to covered platforms regardless of where the victim resides. ScanErase's scan finds every US covered platform hosting your images, so you can file notices there in parallel with Protection of Privacy Law 5741-1981 right to erasure requests.

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