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"Data Localization Laws: Overview (Japan)"

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Author	【Co-Author】 Hiroyuki Tanaka Daisuke Tsuta Naoto Shimamura
Related Practice Areas	Information Technology, Life Sciences and Intellectual Property Information Technology Data Protection and Privacy Cybersecurity
Language	English
Publication	Practical Law
Date of Publication	July 18, 2022
Note	Updated: June 26, 2023 August 1, 2024
Link	Thomson Reuters
PDF	Data Localization Laws: Japan

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