Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
The central data privacy law in Japan that regulates the handling of personal information by business operators, including cross-border data transfers.
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Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
The central data privacy law in Japan that regulates the handling of personal information by private enterprises.
Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
The primary law in Japan regulating the handling of personal data by business operators, including cross-border data transfers.
Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
Japan's core privacy law regulating the handling of personal information by private enterprises, significantly amended to align with international standards.