Japan: Amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector
Progress
Current status
in consultation
12 Jun 2026 processing consultation
13 May 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency closes consultation on amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector
On 12 June 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency closes the consultation on the amended guidelines for the protection of personal Information in the financial sector. The amendments expand circumstances p…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency opened consultation on amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector
On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency opened a consultation on the amended guidelines for the protection of personal Information in the financial sector, until 12 June 2026. The amendments expan…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority