The Personal Information Protection Act applies to government or private entities that collect, handle or use personal information. The Act, however, does not apply to persons and companies who handle the personal information of less than 5,000 individuals. Those parts of the Act affecting the private sector will come into force on April 1, 2005.
Requirements and details
Privacy & Security Risks
Because of these factors, organizations operating in Japan must include privacy and data protection concerns in their strategic planning process to avoid fines, law suits, regulatory penalties, and disruption of data collection, use or trans-border transfers, or a damaged reputation. Also, many companies are striving to realize competitive advantages by establishing a privacy and data protection framework that enables e-business efforts while addressing privacy and security regulatory requirements.
Advanced Healthcare Solutions Japan Co.,ltd(AHSJ) is offering service in compliance with Japan's new Personal Information Protection Act, develop and implement solutions, and monitor your ongoing security and privacy posture. AHSJ offers a wide range of privacy and security services to hospital, industory and related organizations operating in Japan:
- Privacy and/or security assessments
- Information system and Web site seculity
- Development of Gap analysis and collection plan
- Implementation of privacy/security programs
- Development or review of privacy and security policies and procedures
- Management/employee level awareness and training programs on privacy and security issues, policies, and procedures
- Solutions for expected claims
- Supporting what you get an aproval "Privacy Mark" by the agent of goverment.
For more information about regulatory compliance or to speak with a consultant, call 0120-54-0143, 81.3.5754.1160(outside Japan).
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