Ongoing conflict, new regulations, and advanced technologies have created a reality in which our data is more exposed than ever, and the protections surrounding it are weakening. Is there a way to regain control?
Rotem Perelman-Farhi, Partner and Head of the Technology and Privacy Department at Epstein, Rosenblum, Maoz (ERM), comments on the matter, stating, “Under the pretext of war, we are witnessing a concerning trend of expanding surveillance and monitoring powers of security and enforcement authorities in Israel, with potentially serious repercussions for the right to privacy.”
She adds, “The expansion of these powers, whether through emergency orders or other means, may stem from a genuine need during times of war. However, the long-term implications on democracy and fundamental civil rights, particularly the right to privacy, must be carefully examined to ensure a balance between national security needs and the preservation of individual rights and democratic values. Such an examination should focus on aspects of transparency, rigorous parliamentary oversight, control mechanisms, and limitations on the scope and duration of surveillance, especially when dealing with powerful technological tools.”
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