Japan — APPI DSAR Deadline Calculator
Calculate your exact response deadline under Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
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APPI Overview
Full Name
Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Effective Since
2005-04-01
Regulatory Authority
Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC)
Official Text
View lawUp to JPY 100M for organizations; criminal penalties for individuals
Request Types & Deadlines
| Request Type | Deadline | Extension |
|---|---|---|
Right of Access/Disclosure Right to request disclosure of retained personal data | 30 days | Not available |
Right to Correction Right to request correction, addition, or deletion of inaccurate data | 30 days | Not available |
Right to Cessation of Use Right to request cessation of use or provision to third parties | 30 days | Not available |
Extension Rules
APPI does not provide for deadline extensions under standard circumstances.
Special Rules & Common Mistakes
- •APPI requires response "without delay" — no fixed statutory deadline
- •Guidance suggests responding within a reasonable period (typically 30 days)
- •The 30-day estimate shown is based on PPC guidance, not a statutory requirement
- •Organizations may charge a reasonable fee for disclosure requests
- •Must notify the individual of reasons if refusing a request
- •2022 amendments expanded individual rights significantly
Compare with Other Jurisdictions
| Law | Deadline | Method | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan APPI | 30 days | calendar days | No |
| 🇪🇺 EU GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇬🇧 UK GDPR | 1 months | calendar months | +2 months |
| 🇺🇸 CCPA | 45 days | calendar days | +45 days |
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