Japan APPI
Also known as: APPI, Act on the Protection of Personal Information, PIPC Japan, Japan personal information law
Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Japan, Act No. 57 of 2003) — Personal Information Protection Commission (Japan)
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Japan's data protection law, and the reason Japan holds a European Commission adequacy decision. The 2020 amendment added breach notification, pseudonymised data and extraterritorial reach; a further package is already promulgated with staged commencement through 2028, so what binds an operator depends on which revision is in force on a given date.
Timeline
July 2026
Japan APPI Medium New version
Personal Information Protection Act amendments take effectJapan'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. …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on the Protection of Personal Information amendedThe Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律) has been amended, with changes taking effect on April 16, 2027. Organizations handling personal information in Japan …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on Protection of Personal Information amended, effective January 17, 2027The Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI) has been amended with revisions taking effect on January 17, 2027. The amendments update Japan's personal data protection …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Personal Information Protection Act amendments take effectJapan's Personal Information Protection Act (個人情報の保護に関する法律) has been amended with revisions taking effect from December 31, 2026. These amendments update the regulatory framework governing personal data …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on the Protection of Personal Information amendedThe 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 …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on Protection of Personal Information amendedJapan's Act on Protection of Personal Information has been amended, with revisions taking effect on July 17, 2026. This update modifies personal data protection requirements and …
June 2026
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on Protection of Personal Information amended by Act No. 46 of 2028The Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI) has been amended through Act No. 46 of 2028, with enforcement scheduled for December 23, 2028. This amendment …
Japan APPI Medium New version
Act on the Protection of Personal Information amendedThe 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 …
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