On Apr. 3, 2025, Reg-Track made an editorial update to replace a link in the Rule Introduction Line of the document, highlighting the latest changes to the Guidelines.
In addition, the above summary was updated to reflect the changes effective Apr. 1.
On Mar. 27, JPN DP revised guides for providing data to third parties.
JPN DP revised Guidelines on the act on the protection of personal information - provision to third parties in foreign countries, which will be effective from Apr. 1, 2025.
Reflected revisions to art 15 of Enforcement rules for the act on the protection of personal information including article references; on proper supervision, monitoring.
On the determination of a foreign country in line with certain provisions promoting proper, smooth operation of the affairs and businesses of administrative agencies, etc.
In section 3 Foreign countries that have systems for the protection of personal information that are recognized as being at the equivalent level as Japan in terms of protecting the rights and interests of individuals of the Guidelines.
Effectiveness
The published Guidelines will be effective from Apr. 1, 2025.
Apr. 2025 Editorial Update
On Apr. 3, 2025, Reg-Track made an editorial update to replace a link in the Rule Introduction Line of the document, highlighting the latest changes to the Guidelines.
In addition, the above summary was updated to reflect the changes effective Apr. 1.
Regulators
JPN DP
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Gd, RF, 3/27/2025; Nt 7 of 2016; Reg 3 of 2016; Reg 5 of 2024; APPI;
