Japan: Data protection regulation in amended Act on Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 56)
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Public notice provisions under amended Act on Protection of Personal Information enter into force
On 17 January 2027, the public notice provisions under the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information enter into force, 6 months after the Act’s promulgation. They require organisations to publicly disclose their name, business address, a…
Amended Act on Protection of Personal Information including data protection regulation enters into force with grace period
On 17 July 2026, the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information was promulgated and entered into force with transitional implementation periods. The Act applies to both public and private entities handling personal data and introduces def…
House of Councillors adopted Bill amending Act on Protection of Personal Information including data protection regulation
On 10 July 2026, the Bill amending the Act on the Protection of Personal Information was adopted by the House of Councillors. The Bill applies to both public and private entities handling personal data and introduces definitions for contactable pers…
House of Representatives passed Bill amending Act on Protection of Personal Information including data protection regulation
On 26 May 2026, the Bill amending the Act on the Protection of Personal Information was passed by the House of Representatives. The Bill applies to both public and private entities handling personal data and introduces definitions for contactable pe…
Cabinet submitted to House of Representatives the Bill amending Act on 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 and submitted it to the House of Representatives. The Bill applies to both public and private entities handling personal d…
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…