Japan reports nearly 20,000 personal data breaches in fiscal 2025

japantimes.co.jp

Japan recorded 19,417 personal data breaches in fiscal 2025, the second-highest annual total. Breaches at government agencies rose to a record 2,278, while private sector incidents decreased. The Personal Information Protection Commission issued one administrative order to a name list broker. Common breaches involved misdirected documents and items. The government plans to monitor preventative measures and continue enforcement actions.


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