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Act 2014

サイバーセキュリティ基本法 (Basic Act on Cybersecurity, Act No. 104 of 2014)

Plain-English summary

Art. 1 aims to advance cybersecurity policy comprehensively and effectively. Art. 4 makes the State responsible for framing and carrying out comprehensive measures and Art. 6 asks critical infrastructure operators to promote awareness and voluntary action. e-Gov lists an amendment in force on 1 October 2026.

Who it applies to

All industries

Topics

Cybersecurity & IT Risk

Official source

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