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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

Jul. 26, 2024 DATA SECURITY NEWSLETTER: Japan's Data Protection Authority Releases Interim Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information
May 31, 2024 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.9 May 2024
Mar. 29, 2024 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.8 March 2024
Jan. 25, 2024 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.7, January 2024
Nov. 30, 2023 TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES: TECH, IP AND TELECOMS LAW UPDATES Vol.6, November 2023

Data Protection and Privacy：News

Jul. 1, 2024Public 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
Jun. 13, 2024Public 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
Jun. 3, 2024Public Service: Masafumi Masuda becomes a secretary of the Governance Subcommittee of the Research Group on Contents AI
Apr. 18, 2024Awards: The Best Lawyers in Japan™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Japan™ (2025 edition)
Dec. 20, 2023Awards: Yoshinori Tatsuno listed in "Litigators of Asia 2023" by ALB

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

Magazine Article: "AI Governance Consultation (Final Chapter): AI Governance - Concluding Episode"
Magazine Article: "Publication of 'AI Guidelines for Business Ver 1.0' and 'General Understanding on AI and Copyright in Japan'"
Magazine Article: "Recent Policy Trends in Generative AI in Japan, the US, and Europe"
Magazine Article: "Series: Technology x Copyright - Keywords for Promoting a Better Understanding (3): Digital Watermark"
Magazine Article: "Contracts Created with Generative AI and Consumer Protection"