Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the Shin Bet will not be given access to biometric photos of Israelis from border control at Ben Gurion Airport unless the law is amended. The Shin Bet had demanded the photos as part of its fight against crime, but the AG says the current law does not permit sharing such data.
The Attorney General's statement marks a clear legal boundary in the ongoing debate over Shin Bet access to sensitive biometric data. The Shin Bet has argued that access to border control photos is essential for combating crime, including identifying suspects and preventing illegal activity. However, the Attorney General has emphasized that without a specific legislative amendment, sharing such data would violate privacy protections. The Knesset may now be drawn into the issue if a bill is proposed to authorize the transfer.
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