APPI
Act on Protection of Personal Information (Japan)
APPI is a compliance framework from Japan with 7 domains and 30 controls that map to 268 other frameworks. The largest domains are APPI: Rights of Identifiable Persons (Articles 32 to 39) (8 controls), APPI: Purpose Specification and Acquisition (Articles 17 to 21) (5 controls), APPI: Security Control and Supervision (Articles 22 to 26) (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
APPI: Anonymized Personal Information (Articles 43 to 46)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A43 | Preparation of Anonymized Personal Information |
| APPI-A44 | Disclosure When Providing Anonymized Personal Information |
| APPI-A45 | Prohibition on Re Identification |
| APPI-A46 | Security and Proper Handling of Anonymized Personal Information |
APPI: Complaint Handling (Article 40)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A40 | Processing of Complaints |
APPI: Pseudonymized Personal Information (Articles 41 and 42)
APPI: Purpose Specification and Acquisition (Articles 17 to 21)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A17 | Specification of the Purpose of Use |
| APPI-A18 | Restriction on Handling Beyond the Purpose of Use |
| APPI-A19 | Prohibition of Improper Use |
| APPI-A20 | Proper Acquisition and Special Care Required Personal Information |
| APPI-A21 | Notice or Public Announcement of the Purpose of Use |
APPI: Rights of Identifiable Persons (Articles 32 to 39)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A32 | Matters Concerning Retained Personal Data to Be Made Accessible |
| APPI-A33 | Request for Disclosure of Retained Personal Data |
| APPI-A34 | Request for Correction, Addition or Deletion |
| APPI-A35 | Request for Cessation of Use, Erasure or Cessation of Third Party Provision |
| APPI-A36 | Explanation of Reasons for a Response to a Request |
| APPI-A37 | Procedure for Receiving Requests |
| APPI-A38 | Fees for Disclosure and Notification of Purpose |
| APPI-A39 | Prior Demand Before Litigation on a Request |
APPI: Security Control and Supervision (Articles 22 to 26)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A22 | Accuracy and Deletion of Personal Data |
| APPI-A23 | Security Control Measures |
| APPI-A24 | Supervision of Employees |
| APPI-A25 | Supervision of Trustees |
| APPI-A26 | Report of Leakage to the Commission and Notification to the Person |
APPI: Third Party Provision and Records (Articles 27 to 31)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| APPI-A27 | Restriction on Provision to Third Parties |
| APPI-A28 | Provision to Third Parties in Foreign Countries |
| APPI-A29 | Records When Providing Personal Data to a Third Party |
| APPI-A30 | Confirmation and Records When Receiving Personal Data from a Third Party |
| APPI-A31 | Provision of Personally Referable Information |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with APPI, you already cover:
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
90%
27 controls mapped
Compare →SOC 2
83%
25 controls mapped
Compare →GDPR
83%
25 controls mapped
Compare →+ 265 more: ISO 27701:2019 (80%), APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System (77%)
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What is APPI and who does it apply to?
APPI is a compliance framework from Japan with 7 domains and 30 controls. Act on Protection of Personal Information (Japan) It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does APPI actually require?
APPI has 30 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are APPI: Rights of Identifiable Persons (Articles 32 to 39) (8 controls), APPI: Purpose Specification and Acquisition (Articles 17 to 21) (5 controls), APPI: Security Control and Supervision (Articles 22 to 26) (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of APPI do I already cover?
APPI maps to 268 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (90% coverage), SOC 2 (83% coverage), GDPR (83% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I implement APPI?
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