August 13, 2004

Ministry of Public Management,
Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications



MPHPT announces a basic framework for protecting personal information in the field of broadcasting



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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International Policy Division, International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications
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