Amendment to the Act on Protection of Personal Information shifts enforcement date to November 1, 2026
Original title: 個人情報の保護に関する法律
The enforcement date of amendments to the Act on Protection of Personal Information has been changed to November 1, 2026. Accordingly, compliance deadlines for related requirements and provisions are also extended to that date. Entities handling personal information must prepare for compliance by the new enforcement date.
What changed
- The enforcement date of amendments to the Act on Protection of Personal Information is set for November 1, 2026
Who is affected
All entities and organizations handling personal information
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