Act on the Protection of Personal Information

APPI
active

Japan comprehensive data protection law. Amended in 2020 and 2022 with strengthened individual rights and cross-border transfer rules.

Jurisdiction

Japan

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

Japan

Effective Date

5/30/2003

Enforcing Authority

Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC)

Maximum Fine

Up to JPY 100M (~K) for corporations

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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Privacy Topics

consentdata_subject_rightscross_border_transferanonymization
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