Japan: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into Business Planning Co. over alleged violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
Progress
Current status
in force
16 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Information Protection Commission issued administrative measures against Business Planning Co. for its alleged violations of the Personal Information Protection Act
On 16 May 2025, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) issued administrative measures against Business Planning Co., Ltd., a company engaged in name-list distribution, for violations of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority