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Israel Mandates Recording and Sharing Customer Service Calls to Protect Consumers
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's Knesset passed a law requiring companies to record and store customer service calls, notify consumers of recordings, and provide copies on demand. The law, effective July 2026, aims to increase transparency and consumer protection, with immediate obligations for existing recordings and heavy fines for violations.
- 01Israel mandates recording and storing customer service calls with consumer notification.
- 02Recordings must be kept two years or six months if no sale occurs.
- 03Consumers can request copies; failure to provide is legal admission against businesses.
- 04Law applies to sales over 750 shekels, communications, loans, credit services, and medical contracts.
- 05Fines reach up to 53,070 shekels per violation for corporations.
- 06Officials say the law enhances transparency, trust, and enforcement in consumer relations.
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