by Annie Greenley-Giudici | Feb 6, 2019 | Privacy Solutions, Privacy Tips
TrustArc is excited to host a special webinar event with speakers from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Cisco next Wednesday, February 13th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM GMT. Register today! Are you a U.S. company doing business in Japan? Japan is home to many...
by Annie Greenley-Giudici | Dec 6, 2018 | All Posts, Legal Insights, Privacy Solutions
Global companies are increasingly more concerned with ensuring the privacy and security of the information they hold. Not only is complying with international privacy regulations and frameworks important to avoid fines, but it is also critical for building trust with...
by Annie Greenley-Giudici | May 22, 2017 | All Posts
In September 2016, Japan passed the “Amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)” with implementing regulations released in January, 2017. The final revised law is set to go into effect on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Key changes under the new law...
by Annie Greenley-Giudici | Mar 13, 2017 | All Posts, Legal Insights
1) Jurisdiction-Specific Transfer Benefits: In Japan, companies that have a CBPR certification do not have to obtain consent to transfer data to another country, which is otherwise required under Japanese law. 2) Facilitation of APEC-European Interoperability: An APEC...
by Annie Greenley-Giudici | Jan 19, 2017 | All Posts, Legal Insights, Privacy Solutions
The CBPR system continues to build momentum in the Asia Pacific region, with S. Korea becoming the latest APEC economy to submit their Intent to Participate. This follows on the heels of Taiwan’s announcement to follow suit later this year. Korea offers...
