Severity: Medium New version JP Action required
Act on the Protection of Personal Information amended
Original title: 個人情報の保護に関する法律
- Published
- Source: laws.e-gov.go.jp
- Effective
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Framework: Japan APPI
- Act No. 57 of 2003 (as in force from 1 October 2026) source
Why it matters
The Act on the Protection of Personal Information has been amended as published on the e-Gov portal. This amendment reflects updates to Japan's primary legislation governing personal data protection and privacy requirements. Organizations handling personal information in Japan must review the changes to ensure continued compliance with the revised legal framework.
Who is affected
Organizations and businesses in Japan that collect, process, or hold personal information, including both public and private sector entities.
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.