Global Guide 2026 : Israel
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Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Gornitzky’s Cyber-Security, Data Protection and Privacy team provides practical, hands-on advice on the legal, regulatory and commercial challenges of cyber-security and personal data protection.
We advise Israeli and multinational corporations on compliance with Israeli privacy laws (including the Protection of Privacy Law, 1981 and the Data Security Regulations, 2017), sector-specific requirements and global standards such as the GDPR. Our work includes compliance programs and policies, internal records, DPAs, and guidance on accountability and risk mitigation.
We provide day-to-day privacy support, including privacy governance, notices and data subject requests, database registration, cross-border transfers, employee monitoring and CCTV, anonymization and clinical research, facial recognition and biometric data, and profiling and direct marketing.
We support clients in complex M&A and commercial agreements, advise on data breach response and notifications, and represent cyber-security providers in transactions and disputes, including export control and encryption restrictions and related human rights considerations.
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Gornitzky & Co is an accomplished law firm in the field of privacy and data protection, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. With strong expertise in AI, fintech and cloud services, the law firm often advises clients on matters relating to cybersecurity and data breaches. Many of its clients stem from the technology, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors.
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Gornitzky & Co represented Shufersal in a class action regarding an alleged Protection of Privacy Law violation.
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The Gornitzky & Co team has a vast understanding of the local law and the legal landscape.
Gornitzky & Co stands out for its deep expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity, providing clear, practical guidance tailored to industry needs.
Gornitzky & Co always provides a pragmatic approach.
The law firm is very customer-facing, providing great visibility to the ongoing processes, while working to push the pending products forward to the finish line.
Its responses are quick, focused and solution oriented.
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Assaf Harel leads Gornitzky's IT and data protection department. He is a skilled lawyer who has notable experience advising clients on privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Assaf Harel is highly experienced and business oriented.
Assaf Harel leads a great team and is super responsive to client needs, as well as being creative and business savvy.
His reliability and deep legal and operational understanding make him an exceptional asset.
He provides clear, pragmatic and effective solutions with a strong commitment to service excellence.
IT & Data Protection
Provided by Gornitzky & Co
Assaf Harel
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