Encryption Law by Country
Where strong encryption is a right, restricted, or compelled. National law and policy, mirrored per country.
Source: Global Partners Digital, World Map of Encryption, updated 2026-07-02. Full data at www.gp-digital.org/world-map-of-encryption
Encryption Law by Country (196)
General right to encryption
No known legislation or policies.
Mandatory minimum or maximum encryption strength
No known legislation or policies.
Licensing/registration requirements
Section 2 of the Order Regarding the Engagement in Encryption Items – 1974 (5734) prohibits organisations and individuals from engaging in encryption-related items unless they have a licence to do so from the Director-General at the Ministry of Defence. Section 3(d) of the Order does, however, grant the Director-General the power to declare certain encryption items as “free means” meaning that no licence is required. A copy of the Order can be found here .
Import/export controls
Section 2 of the Order Regarding the Engagement in Encryption Items – 1974 (5734) prohibits organisations and individuals from engaging in encryption-related items unless they have a licence to do so from the Director-General at the Ministry of Defence. The definition of “engagement” includes importing and exporting items. Section 3(d) of the Order does, however, grant the Director-General the power to declare certain encryption items as “free means” meaning that no licence is required. A copy of the Order can be found here .
Other restrictions
No known legislation or policies.
Obligations on individuals to assist authorities
No known legislation or policies.
Obligations on providers to assist authorities
No known legislation or policies.
Assessment Text Area
In Israel, organisations and individuals are prohibited from engaging in encryption-related items, including importing or exporting them unless they have a licence to do so from the Director-General at the Ministry of Defence.
Murphy's Law