Annual Privacy Review 2025 – Outlook For 2026

2025 saw significant new privacy legislation passed, enforcement actions imposed, and a legal landscape working to close the gap following rapid technological leaps. Here is a forecast for what to look out for in 2026 and a look back at some of the most significant developments from the past year.

2026: What to Watch

1) DPO Appointments and Enforcement of Israel's New Amendment 13

In Israel, 2026 will bring with it efforts to comply with the requirements of Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, 1981 and the regulator's efforts to enforce them. Amendment 13 expands enforcement powers and adds a suite of new compliance obligations. One particularly significant obligation is the new requirement for entities that meet certain criteria to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).