Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications seeks public opinions on the revised draft of the Telecommunications Business Act. The draft changes to the law add guidelines to ensure the protection of personal information by telecommunications companies. Citizens and stakeholders have until 24 April to submit comments to the ministry.
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