Data Protection and Privacy
Expertise in leveraging user information while protecting your business
Our firm works closely with clients who are active in traditional and email direct marketing and online marketing, and advises on the collection, analysis, and use of personal data. Many of our clients provide online services that rely on users’ personal information and on tracking user activity. We assist our clients in navigating the evolving legislative response to concerns over personal privacy and data security, especially cyber security.
With a broad base of onshore and offshore clients that collect, keep, and use data in numerous ways and for various purposes in their businesses, we are a leader in providing legal advice and services to clients in a wide range of industries in relation to their information handling systems. Our legal services includes drafting privacy policies and terms of use, regulatory compliance, consulting or negotiating with regulatory authorities, and resolving disputes arising in relation to the use of personal data.
Data Protection and Privacy：People
Data Protection and Privacy：Newsletters
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.10 July 2024
- DATA SECURITY NEWSLETTER
- Japan's Data Protection Authority Releases Interim Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.9 May 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.8 March 2024
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES
- TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.7, January 2024
Data Protection and Privacy：News
- Public Service
- Atsushi Okada states his opinions as an expert at the Special Commission on Investigation of Digital Society and Creation of New Industry, Iwate Prefectural Government
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Peer Review Committee for "the Development of Basic Technology and Rules for the Expansion of the Virtual Economy," Strategic Innovation Promotion Program, Cabinet Office
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a member of the Working Group on AI and Metaverse Front-line Research in the Field of HR, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Public Service
- Masafumi Masuda becomes a secretary of the Governance Subcommittee of the Research Group on Contents AI
- Awards
- The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
Data Protection and Privacy：Seminars
- Jul. 25, 2024External Seminars
- "AI and Web3 technologies for building growth and trust"
- Jul. 16, 2024 - External Seminars
- "Legal 500 Partner Perspectives - AI Regulations in Japan"
- May 22, 2024External Seminars
- "IP and Innovation | Decoding Copyright in the Era of ChatGPT: Generative AI and Copyright Law"
- Sep. 12, 2023External Seminars
- "Japan: AI governance, IP protections, Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)"
- May 25, 2023External Seminars
- "Issues Concerning AI, Personal Information, and Privacy"
Data Protection and Privacy：Publications
- Book
- "Act on the Protection of Personal Information"
- Article
- "International Comparative Legal Guide to: Data Protection Laws and Regulations 2024 - Indonesia Chapter"
- Magazine Article
- "Data protection regulations in Europe and the U.S. for digital marketing - Compliance with GDPR / ePrivacy Directive, and CCPA"
- Magazine Transcript
- "Panel discussion: AI Guidelines for Business (Part 1) Commentary on AI Guidelines for Business"
- Book
- "Generative AI and Intellectual Property / Personal Information Q&A"