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Japan Regulatory Insight | 2026

10 Compliance Mistakes Companies Make Under Japan's Freelance Act

Many companies underestimate the practical impact of Japan's Freelance Act. This article highlights common compliance mistakes businesses make when engaging freelancers and outlines strategies to mitigate regulatory risk.

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Japan Regulatory Insight | 2026

Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers

Navigating Japan's data transfer rules is critical for global operations. This article explores the four legal exceptions under the J-APPI that permit overseas data transfers without individual consent.

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