Japan: Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency closes consultation on amended guidelines for protection of personal Information in financial sector

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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…

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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2026-05-13
in consultation

On 13 May 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency opened…

2026-06-12
processing consultation

On 12 June 2026, the Personal Information Protection Commission and Financial Services Agency close…