Japan: Personal Information Protection Commission investigation into MK System under the Personal Information Protection Act

Progress

Current status
in force
25 Mar 2024 in force

Scope

Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

25 Mar 2024
in force

Issued PPC guidance to MK System Inc. under the Personal Information Protection Act

On 25 March 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC)issued a ruling based on Article 147 of the Personal Information Protection Act, providing guidance to MK System Co., Ltd. This action was taken following unauthorised access to M…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority