System Reform Policy under the Triennial Review of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Summary
The Personal Information Protection Commission held its 347th meeting on January 9, 2026, and decided on the System Reform Policy under the Triennial Review of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. The approved policy outlines reform measures to Japan's personal information protection framework, with supporting documents available in English (outline) and Japanese (outline and original text). Organizations processing personal information in Japan should monitor for implementation details.
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Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission adopted a System Reform Policy as part of its triennial review of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). The reform policy establishes new directions and requirements for entities handling personal data in Japan.
Organizations subject to Japan's data protection regime should review the approved reform policy once the full text becomes available to understand new compliance obligations, expanded rights frameworks, or updated processing requirements that may affect their personal information handling practices.
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System Reform Policy under the Triennial Review of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (January 9, 2026)
The Personal Information Protection Commission held its 347th meeting and decided on the “System Reform Policy under the Triennial Review of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
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