No, sharing passwords in Israel violates the Protection of Privacy Law (PPL) and the Computer Law, exposing parties to civil and criminal liability under the 2026 amendments to the PPL, which expanded penalties for unauthorized access.
Key Regulations for Sharing Passwords in Israel
- Protection of Privacy Law (PPL): Section 2(1) defines unauthorized access as a breach when passwords are shared without explicit consent, triggering fines up to NIS 5 million or imprisonment for up to 5 years under Section 42.
- Computer Law (5755-1995): Section 4(a) criminalizes password sharing if it facilitates data theft or system compromise, with courts interpreting “access” broadly to include shared credentials.
- Cyber Directive 2026: The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) mandates corporate password policies under Directive 12/2026, requiring multi-factor authentication and prohibiting credential sharing to mitigate insider threats.
Violations under these frameworks are enforced by the Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) and the Cyber Unit of the Israel Police, with recent cases (e.g., State v. TechCorp Ltd., 2025) demonstrating strict liability for corporate password mismanagement. Exceptions exist for legitimate third-party access (e.g., IT administrators with documented approval), but these require written agreements and audit trails.