Severity: Medium New version JP Action required
Personal Information Protection Act amendments take effect
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
Japan's Personal Information Protection Act has been amended with changes effective July 16, 2028. The amendments update requirements for handling personal information in the digital age. Organizations subject to this act must review the specific changes to ensure compliance with the revised provisions regarding personal data protection and processing.
Who is affected
Organizations in Japan that collect, process, or hold personal information, including private sector entities and government agencies subject to the Act
What to do
AI-assisted summary of the official document; the official text prevails. Not legal advice.