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 and published on the official e-gov portal. The amendment enters into force or applies from the specified date. Organizations handling personal information in Japan must review the changes to ensure continued compliance with the updated legal requirements for personal data protection.
Who is affected
Organizations in Japan that collect, process, or store personal information, including businesses, government agencies, and service providers across all sectors.
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.