Japan: Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency adopted guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector

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Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency adopted guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector

On 1 March 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency adopted the guidelines for the protection of personal Information in the financial sector. The guidelines impose obligations requiring businesses to specif…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2023-03-01
adopted

On 1 March 2023, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency adopt…