DSCI Certified Privacy Professional (DCPP) — Question 15

Japanese Act on the Protection of Personal Information or APPI applies to:

Answer options

• A. Applies to the use of a personal information for businesses
• B. Applies to the use of personal information by government entities
• C. Both A and B

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the APPI primarily regulates how businesses handle personal information. While government entities may also use personal data, the act's focus is on business practices related to personal information usage.