Japan: Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill) was introduced to House of Representatives

On 7 February 2025, the Bill on preventing damage caused by unauthorised acts against important computers (Cyber Security Capability Enhancement Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives. This Act would introduce cybersecurity measures for critical electronic infrastructures by establishing frameworks for reporting specific exploitative incidents and regulating the collection and analysis of related communication information. The Act further outlines the roles of the Cyber Communications Information Management Committee in overseeing these activities to prevent potential damage to Japan's significant electronic systems.