It is reported that Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission is contemplating eliminating the requirement for prior consent when collecting sensitive personal information for AI development, aiming to facilitate the use of personal data by AI businesses. This consideration comes as part of a triennial review of the personal information protection law, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi emphasizing the need to balance personal rights protection with the effective utilization of personal information in light of emerging industries.
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