The Knesset Committee on Science & Technology held a quick discussion on Tuesday, 28 Shevat, before the introduction of the new reform in the banking system, presenting the new processes that will begin with the implementation of the new Bank of Israel and Ministry of Finance transition to a technological system.
The chairman of the committee, MK Uri Maklev, said that in such discussions, it is very important that we do not forget those who are running slowly. “The transition to a technological world does not allow us to limit direct channel activities with a bank official and branches, and we must ensure that access to the bank is made available to all populations and to all people with disabilities.”
In the discussion, MK Maklev raised the problem that exists for a large public in Israel, when the service boxes for the quick deposit of cash have been canceled, and on the other hand a digital deposit requires a verification code in a telephone message – something that does not exist in the kosher phones.
In response, Dudi Bavli, of the Bank of Israel’s Supervisor of Banks, said that as of April this year, the banks will be required to allow customer verification by telephone instead of what has been done to date.
The committee chairman, MK Uri Maklev, said that he hoped that beyond the banks, the rest of the service providers would act similarly. He stated that the committee under his leadership would continue to maintain the correct balance, and along with all the news of technological progress, also to take care of the citizen.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
Join the official YWN WhatsApp status
One Response
When a for-profit company does something to improve the business and increase profits, the word “accommodate” may be inappropriate. Under current discrimination law, to accommodate means to be something nice for a non-financial motive. Serving one’s customers is “good business.”
P.S. Any why should a kosher phone not to texting? The pre-internet equivalent of texting was the telegraph, which was always acceptable.