Aug 26, 2025 · What are Japan’s data privacy key requirements, and how to comply? Key requirements include data minimization, purpose limitation, consent for sensitive data, …

Jan 20, 2025 · On 5 June 2020, the Japanese Diet approved a bill to further amend the APPI (" Amended APPI "). The Amended APPI came into force on April 1, 2022. Also, there was a …

May 13, 2024 · Japan’s APPI is the country’s federal data privacy law. It grants Japan’s citizens several rights over their personal information and requires businesses to uphold specific …

Nov 28, 2024 · The APPI sets specific standards for transferring personal data outside Japan, ensuring that personal information remains protected even when processed or stored …

Oct 4, 2024 · Explore Japan's data protection laws under APPI and learn how businesses must comply with new standards for privacy, consent, and data security.

Mar 11, 2025 · Currently, the APPI requires businesses to obtain the consent of a data subject when collecting sensitive personal data such as race, medical history or criminal record or …

Feb 17, 2023 · The key APPI requirements include obtaining consent, identifying a specific purpose for data use, using legal bases for data processing, ensuring data accuracy, …

Sep 29, 2025 · What is Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and who must comply with it? Read about its key principles and APPI vs GDPR differences.

30 September 2025 / 8 min read Japan in focus: Data protection and AI in Japan Key Takeaways Japan’s APPI establishes a robust framework for data privacy, applying to any business, …

Jul 22, 2024 · Discover the essentials of Japan's APPI, its impact on data privacy, and how businesses can comply with these regulations.