Privacy Policy requirements in Japan
Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) governs handling and cross-border transfers of personal data, overseen by the PPC.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a privacy policy tailored to APPI — not a generic template.
What your privacy policy should include
- What personal data you collect and how
- The purpose and legal basis for each use
- Third parties and processors you share data with
- Data-retention periods
- How users exercise their access, correction, and deletion rights
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Contact details for privacy requests
Frequently asked questions
Which laws apply to a privacy policy in Japan?
Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) governs handling and cross-border transfers of personal data, overseen by the PPC. LegalCraft tailors your privacy policy to APPI.
Do I legally need a privacy policy?
If your website collects any personal data — including via analytics or cookies — then yes, in almost every jurisdiction. It's also required by Google, Apple, and most payment and ad platforms.
Is a generated privacy policy legally valid?
A well-structured, jurisdiction-aware policy that accurately reflects your data practices is suitable for most small businesses. For high-risk or heavily regulated sectors, have a qualified lawyer review it.