Laws and data licensing
Japan APPI and AI data licensing
Short answer
Japan has specific categories for pseudonymously and anonymously processed information, each with its own rules for sharing.
What it covers#
Japan. Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
Key points for licensing#
- Third-party sharing generally needs consent
- Anonymously processed information has its own regime
- Cross-border transfers have conditions
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.