Index
Data PrivacyJapan

Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)

Summary

The primary law in Japan regulating the handling of personal data by business operators, including cross-border data transfers.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to request disclosure of personal data
  • 02.
    Right to request cessation of use of data
  • 03.
    Right to request correction or deletion of data

Penalties

  • 01.
    Fines up to 100 million Yen for corporations
  • 02.
    Possible imprisonment for individuals failing to comply with administrative orders

Verified Citations

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