Israel
Regulations for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Service Accessibility)
Regulations 5773-2013 (under Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law 5758-1998); Israeli Standard IS 5568
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WCAG Standard
2.0 AA
Applies To
All public and private service providers
Enforcement
Lawsuit
Private Right of Action
Yes
Summary
Israel's 2013 Regulations, issued under the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law (1998), require all public and private service providers to conform to Israeli Standard IS 5568 (based on WCAG 2.0 AA) for internet services. Individuals have a 60-day cure period before filing a lawsuit; damages up to 50,000 NIS.
Scope & Coverage
Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2013
Sources & References
Notes
Israel's law covers private sector (not just government). Broader scope than most jurisdictions.