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Japan data protection regulator moves to revise law, promote cross-border data flows

( April 2, 2026, 02:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japanese data protection agency agreed on Wednesday to pursue amendments to the personal information protection law in the current fiscal year, while continuing to promote secure cross-border data flows under the concept of “Data Free Flow with Trust.” The commissioners of the Personal Information Protection Commission adopted an action plan for the fiscal year that began on April 1, prioritizing revisions to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information during the current parliamentary session. As part of its international strategy, the PPC also outlined a medium- to long-term vision, reaffirming its commitment to promoting secure and seamless cross-border data flows through interoperability, without adopting an “exclusive approach.”The statements, in Japanese and English, are attached. ...

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