Data Protection, Data Leaks, and Cybersecurity

With the ever-increasing scope and complexity of data protection regimes around the world, it is essential for companies handling personal information to have effective data protection regimes and the ability to deal with data losses promptly to minimize reputational and financial damage.

 

Atsumi & Sakai handles cross-border and domestic data protection and data loss matters on a weekly basis with a highly experienced team of expert Japanese lawyers and foreign lawyers familiar with the nuances of Japanese data protection law and can assist with:

  • Data protection compliance audits
  • Data protection training (in-person and online)
  • Data management systems
  • Handling and reporting of data losses
  • Emergency measures to prevent damage aggravation
  • Handling inquiries and instructions from authorities
  • Digital forensics investigations
  • Hacking countermeasures and investigations
  • Data loss impact assessment
  • Dealing with affected persons and public relations
  • Managing third-party data handlers
  • Data collection and storage
  • Data transfers within a group and to third parties
  • Data transfers offshore and comparative data protection rights
  • Employee misuse of personal data

When advising foreign clients, our firm can field a team of expert Japanese lawyers and foreign lawyers who have relevant experience and bi-cultural sensitivity. Our team can do business and draft documents in Japanese, English, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, and Marathi, and provides services around the clock through our global affiliated offices.

 

 

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