Japan, U.S. agree on cross-border privacy system.

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Representatives of Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce have announced their joint commitment to implement and expand the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system.

According to the announcement, Japan's decision to recognize the CBPR system "as a mechanism for international data transfers in the implementing guidelines for Japan's amended privacy law marks an important milestone" for the development of the system in Japan.

The PPC "has resolved to advocate for further cooperation with foreign counterparts to enable cross-border transfer of personal information while ensuring the protection thereof," said PPC Secretary General Mari Sonoda. "The commission will work strenuously to ensure the reciprocal and smooth transfer of data, including by promoting the APEC CBPR system."

Currently, only four countries are participating in the APEC CBPR system: the United States, Mexico, Japan, and Canada, although more are expected to join soon. The system requires participating countries to have their privacy policies and practices evaluated by an...

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