ZeLo has expanded its scope of services in the area of “data protection” and strengthened its support regarding the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and GDPR.
ZeLo is pleased to announce that it has expanded its scope of services in the area of "data protection" and strengthened its support regarding the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and GDPR. Our attorneys with overseas qualifications will provide assistance tailored to your business according to your local language and laws. For more information, including inquiries, please visit our website.
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Background Surrounding Data Protection
2022 is a year of major changes in the handling of personal information, both domestically and internationally. The revised Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, which took effect in April 2022, covers six main topics tied to objectives such as "strengthening the protection and utilization of individual rights and interests," "responding to new risks associated with increased cross-border data distribution," and "adapting to the AI and Big Data era”.
When doing business globally, it is necessary to observe foreign data protection regulations of the jurisdictions where the business is conducted. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is considered to be the world's most stringent data protection regulation, sets forth rules for the transfer of personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
The GDPR is quite recent and its rights and obligations are regularly being further specified and updated. In June 2021, the European Commission announced revisions to the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) that will further tighten the handling of personal data. Some Japanese companies processing data from the EEA may be required to implement the new SCC by December 27, 2022 at the latest and comply with the relevant obligations.
Furthermore, companies face increased risks, such as significant loss of trust in case of information leaks or fines for non-compliance with their GDPR obligations.
To prevent such risks, it is necessary for companies not only to consider using external security tools, but also to establish an appropriate internal system in accordance with domestic and international rules, such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and GDPR, with the advice of experts. Therefore, ZeLo has strengthened its support in the field of "data protection" and qualified experts in Japan and abroad are available to support your business.
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Message from the member in charge
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Jean-Jacques Makoto Jaccard (Swiss qualified lawyer, not admitted in Japan) "Data protection issues are becoming increasingly important. Moreover, in case of international data transfer, the issue becomes even more complex. Regulations are constantly evolving and duties towards Data Controllers and Processors tend to become heavier. In the context of projects involving the provision of services to persons domiciled in the European Union, changes in business model or simply in case of doubt, we recommend seeking professional advice. ZeLo can provide a full range of legal services to support client companies and their transactions." |
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Nanako Tsukamoto (Japanese lawyer, Daini Tokyo Bar Association) "In recent years, the need for companies in Japan to protect personal information has only increased in response to the revision of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan and the growing interest in personal information protection among the Japanese public as a whole. On the other hand, many companies may be wondering what they should do to protect personal information. ZeLo can provide you with the necessary assistance in complying with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan both domestically and internationally, including the GDPR, in accordance with each company's actual information handling practices." |
Webinar information
ZeLo will hold a seminar on data protection. If you would like to know basic information on this topic and hear specialist explanations, please register and join us.
Seminar title
The Basics of GDPR and Basics from the Specialists Mandatory New Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) by the end of 2022.
Speaker
Jean-Jacques Makoto Jaccard, Swiss qualified lawyer (Not admitted in Japan)
Seminar date
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Register
https://legalforce-cloud.com/seminar/140
Language
Japanese
Seminar title
Summary webinar on essential responses in accordance with the amendment (Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, Whistleblower Protection Act, Power Harassment Prevention Act, and Electronic Book Act)
Speaker
Nanako Tsukamoto and other ZeLo’s attorney
Register
https://legalforce-cloud.com/seminar/139
Language
Japanese
Advice on data protection
ZeLo advises on data protection. Audiences might be interested:
・those who are working at the corporate legal department
・those who are planning or considering overseas business expansion
・those who are working at the company with overseas group company
・those who have concerns about the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan or GDPR
Please register on the contact form and write "Data Protection consultation" in the "Content of inquiry" field.
