Japan: Data protection regulation in Bill amending Act on Protection of Personal Information
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
07 Apr 2026 under deliberation
18 Mar 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cabinet approved the draft Bill amending Act on the Protection of Personal Information and Other Acts including data protection regulation
On 7 April 2026, the Cabinet approved the draft Bill amending the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and Other Acts. The Bill applies to both public and private entities handling personal data. It introduces definitions for "contactable p…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
drafting
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Personal Information Protection Commission announced Bill amending Act on Protection of Personal Information including data protection regulation
On 18 March 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission announced a Bill to amend the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. The proposed amendments would apply to both public and private entities handling personal data. The Commiss…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority