Japanese Cabinet Approves APPI Amendments: 7 Steps for Businesses in AI and Data-Driven Sectors

Japan may soon allow broader use of personal data for AI training, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s data protection framework. The Japanese Cabinet approved a bill on April 6 to significantly amend the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), and the proposed amendments have been submitted to the national legislature of Japan. For businesses, these developments represent both a substantial opportunity and a corresponding recalibration of compliance obligations. Here’s what... By: Fisher Phillips