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Japanese privacy commission plans surveys on AI, new technologies in FY2026

( September 1, 2025, 03:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: In the fiscal year starting in April, the Japanese data-protection agency plans to conduct surveys on trends in artificial intelligence, other emerging technologies, and the protection of personal information. The Personal Information Protection Commission is also preparing to study privacy-enhancing technologies to help the private sector adopt proactive data-protection measures. To support these initiatives, the PPC has requested a total budget of 3.7 billion yen — a 9.9 percent decrease from the previous year due to significant cuts in the budget allocated for the PPC office relocation. However, budgets for privacy-law enforcement and international coordination have both been increased. The statements, in Japanese, are attached....

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