Japan's EU data adequacy seen unaffected by privacy advocates' challenge
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( October 14, 2026, 04:04 GMT | Comment) -- Recent amendments to Japan's data protection law are not expected to jeopardize the country's mutual adequacy arrangement with the EU, despite calls from domestic privacy advocates for European authorities to reassess Japan's adequacy status over concerns that the reforms weaken protections for individuals. Japan's privacy regulator maintains that the amendments will not affect the arrangement, while an independent legal expert says the challenge is unlikely to succeed.Recent amendments to Japan's data protection law are not expected to jeopardize the country's mutual adequacy arrangement with the EU, despite calls from domestic privacy advocates for European authorities to reassess Japan's adequacy status over concerns that the reforms weaken protections for individuals....
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