Japan's PPC reports 21% rise in data-breach notifications in April-September
( November 11, 2026, 09:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Commissioners at Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission on Wednesday reported that in the April-September period this year, private-sector data-breach notifications rose 21 percent from a year earlier to 10,784, while requests for information increased to 43 from 11. The commissioners also approved changes to rules governing on-site inspections, revising case classifications according to their seriousness. The secretary general will be authorized to decide on inspections in serious cases, while the most serious cases will continue to require consultation with the commissioners.The statements are attached (in Japanese). ...
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