Practical Considerations and Latest Trends in Utilizing Personal Data

Abstract

Utilization of personal data has attracted attention towards realizing “Society 5.0” in Japan. This paper overviews the practical considerations and latest trends in utilizing personal data. Firstly, we present the definition of individual data based on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan. Secondly, we argue considerations in providing personal data based on a national guideline. Thirdly, we introduced the concept of data portability and information bank which have been received the movement to utilize personal data for one’s own.