The MPHPT set up on May 10, the Study Group on
Protecting Personal Information in the Field of Broadcasting and
Satellite Broadcasting in the IT Era (chaired by Prof. FUNADA
Masayuki, College of Law and Politics, Rikkyo University). The
group has been investigating 1) a framework for protecting personal
information so that individuals can feel secure in making and
enjoying broadcasting contracts, and 2) a framework for putting
in place and operating a more appealing satellite broadcasting
system.
The MPHPT invited comments concerning a basic framework (rough
draft) for protecting personal information in the field of broadcasting
from July 2 until 30, and received a total of 56 comments from
12 respondents. The MPHPT took these comments into consideration
and recently compiled a basic framework for protecting personal
information in the field of broadcasting.
The MPHPT will take this framework into consideration and plans
to announce guidelines for protecting personal information in
the field of broadcasting during August.
For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2004/040813_2.html
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