Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
12 events advancing 10 policy or regulatory changes:
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METI guide on methods for managing software vulnerabilities using SBOM
Opened consultation on revised METI guide on methods for managing software vulnerabilities using SBOM
On 26 April 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) opened a public consultation on the revised draft of the guide for managing software vulnerabilities using the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The consultation remains open unti…
JFTC investigation Google LLC regarding potential violations of competition law regarding the provision of technologies
Issued approval by JFTC regarding Google LLC's Commitment Plan to Address Anti-Competitive Concerns
On 22 April 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved a Commitment Plan submitted by Google LLC, aimed at addressing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices in the provision of search engine and search advertising technologies…
AI Business Guidelines
Published AI Business Guidelines 1.0
On 19 April 2024, the government of Japan published version 1.0 of the AI Business Guidelines. The guidelines aim to promote the safe and reliable use of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors and provide a detailed framework for compan…
Japan Study Group on E-Seal Certification
Adopted Final Guidelines for E-Seal
On 16 April 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) officially adopted the “Final Summary of the Study Group on e-Seal” and the “Guidelines for e-Seal (2nd edition)”. This new guideline sets forth standards for the c…
MIC investigation into LINE's compliance with cybersecurity regulations following data breach
Issued additional guidelines for protecting the confidentiality of communication and ensuring cybersecurity for LINE Yahoo! corporation
On 16 April 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) provided further written administrative guidance regarding the protection of communication secrets and cybersecurity to the LINE Yahoo! Corporation (LINE) as part of…
Policy for the Establishment of a Security Conformity Assessment System for IoT Products
Closed consultation on draft security conformity assessment system for IoT products
On 15 April 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) closed the consultation on the draft policy for the establishment of a security conformity assessment system for IoT products. The objective of the proposed system is to evaluate a…
Bank for International Settlements inquiry into tokenisation of cross-border payments (Project Agora)
Announced Bank for International Settlements inquiry into tokenisation of cross-border payments (Project Agorá)
On 3 April 2024, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in collaboration with seven central banks from France, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America, announced the initiation of Project…
PPC investigation into LINE regarding allegedly illegal data transfers
Issued PPC administrative response to LINE Yahoo following personal information breach
On 28 March 2024, the Japanese Personal Information Protection Committee (PPC) issued an administrative response to LINE Yahoo, a communication application, regarding the leakage of personal information. The incident occurred when a computer used by…
ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
Adopted ICN Agreement to Strengthening Competition Authority Coordination in Digital Markets
On 26 March 2024, the International Competition Network (ICN), which is comprised of competition authorities from Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, N…
Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into MK System under the Personal Information Protection Act
Issued PPC guidance to MK System Inc. under the Personal Information Protection Act
On 25 March 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC)issued a ruling based on Article 147 of the Personal Information Protection Act, providing guidance to MK System Co., Ltd. This action was taken following unauthorised access to M…