Japan parliament approves intelligence council bill despite privacy concerns
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( May 27, 2026, 07:07 GMT | Insight) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to strengthen Japan’s intelligence-gathering capabilities won parliamentary approval Wednesday despite opposition concerns over privacy rights and potential surveillance of citizens. The bill, which establishes a cabinet-level National Intelligence Council and a secretariat to consolidate intelligence gathered by government agencies, was enacted amid rising geopolitical tensions in East Asia.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to strengthen Japan’s intelligence-gathering capabilities won parliamentary approval Wednesday despite opposition concerns over privacy rights and potential surveillance of citizens....
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