The Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) is a Japanese law that was enacted in 2003 and revised in 2017. Its purpose is to ensure that the handling of personal information by businesses and government agencies in Japan is conducted in a way that protects individuals’ privacy rights. The APPI applies to any entity that handles personal information, including companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Some key requirements of the APPI include:
- Notification: Businesses and government agencies are required to inform individuals about the purposes for which their personal information will be used, and to obtain their consent before collecting, using, or disclosing their personal information.
- Security measures: Entities that handle personal information are required to take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or damage to personal information.
- Disclosure and correction: Individuals have the right to request that businesses and government agencies disclose their personal information, and to request that any incorrect information be corrected.
- Cross-border data transfers: Entities that transfer personal information outside of Japan are required to ensure that the recipient country has an adequate level of data protection.
Accutive Security can help businesses and government agencies in Japan comply with the APPI and protect the personal information they handle. Our team of experts can provide a range of cybersecurity services, including:
- Data privacy assessments: We’ll conduct a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s data privacy practices to identify areas of non-compliance and develop a customized privacy strategy.
- Security assessments: We’ll conduct a comprehensive assessment of your IT systems and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and develop a customized security strategy.
- Policy development: We’ll work with you to develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with the APPI and other relevant regulations.
- Training and awareness: We’ll provide training and awareness programs to ensure that your employees are aware of their obligations under the APPI and understand how to handle personal information appropriately.
- Incident response: We’ll provide rapid incident response in the event of a data breach or other security incident, minimizing the damage and helping you comply with APPI notification requirements.
Our goal is to help you protect the personal information you handle and ensure that you comply with the APPI, minimizing your risk of financial loss and reputational damage due to privacy breaches. With Accutive Security, you can rest assured that your organization is protected from privacy and cybersecurity threats, and that you’re meeting your obligations under the APPI.