Japan: Act on Prevention of Damage Caused by Wrongful Acts against Important Computers (Law No. 42 of 2025)
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General provisions of Act on Prevention of Damage Caused by Wrongful Acts against Important Computers (Law No. 42 of 2025) entered into force
On 1 July 2025, the general provisions of the Act on Prevention of Damage Caused by Wrongful Acts against Important Computers (Law No. 42 of 2025) entered into force, as specified by Cabinet Order No. 225 of 2025. The provisions comprise Chapter 1 o…
Parliament adopted Act on Prevention of Damage Caused by Wrongful Acts against Important Computers
On 16 May 2025, the Japanese Diet adopted the Act on Prevention of Damage Caused by Wrongful Acts against Important Computers. The Act applies to special critical infrastructure operators, telecommunications carriers, and other users of telecommunic…
House of Representatives passed Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill)
On 18 March 2025, the Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill) was passed by the Japanese House of Representatives. The Act would introduce cybersecurity measures …
Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill) was introduced to House of Representatives
On 7 February 2025, the Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives. This Act would introduce cybersecurity measures fo…