Policy and industry

Cybersecurity and data protection laws, guidelines and advisories in Japan, the EU, US, UK and Australia, with upcoming deadlines first.

Japan · 総務省

For：Large platform operators (scope unconfirmed)

DraftConsultationAdoptedIn force

Comments duein 24 days24 Nov 2026

Japan · デジタル庁

For：Businesses handling personal data and their partners

Guidance

1 day ago

Japan · 個人情報保護委員会

For：Firms working with public bodies; privacy policy watchers

Guidance

2 days ago

Japan · 個人情報保護委員会

For：Local governments and similar bodies; most small businesses likely unaffected (unconfirmed)

Guidance

6 days ago

Japan · 総務省

For：Businesses operating PHP-based websites

Guidance

6 days ago

Japan · デジタル庁

For：Firms handling My Number or guiding government procedures

Guidance

6 days ago

Japan · デジタル庁

For：Local governments and firms considering AI agents

Guidance

6 days ago