Israeli Election Committee Chair Rules Sharing Voter Information on Election Day Is Prohibited

Noam Solberg, chairman of Israel's Central Elections Committee, has ruled that members of polling station committees and party observers are forbidden from sharing information about voters who have cast their ballots on election day. This includes details such as the time of voting and the type of polling station, for example, those in hospitals or for voters with mobility impairments. Solberg emphasized that such information constitutes a violation of voter privacy under the Privacy Protection Law and is not authorized by election laws for party use.

The decision clarifies that party representatives receive voter information solely to perform their official duties at polling stations. Using this data to identify and encourage voters who have not yet voted contradicts the purpose for which the information was provided and is therefore illegal. Solberg noted that his ruling reflects the current legal framework and does not express an opinion on potential future regulations. He also called for a comprehensive review of the relationship between election laws and privacy laws, especially considering recent technological advances.

It remains legal for parties to use voter registry information to contact voters, but this does not include any data about whether or when individuals have voted. The ruling was issued ahead of the 2026 elections to ensure voter privacy is protected during the electoral process.